Currently holds the office of Illinois State Senate - District 30 until January 5, 2027.
Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 30 in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedI support a woman’s right to choose. Period. Legislators should never dictate what happens to a woman’s body. In Springfield I will fight to make sure our reproductive rights are always protected in Illinois and that we help people from neighboring states access our medical services. Learn more
As we continue to recover from the pandemic, businesses need Springfield’s support, and I will always stand with them to make sure they are protected. Learn more
Our children are our future, and to ensure that future, we have to make sure schools get the resources they need so that every child in Illinois can get a good public education in communities across the state. Learn more
Pursuing college isn’t the only path to a good paying job, that’s why I also support building apprenticeship schools in partnership with labor unions to help students of all ages learn a skilled trade. Learn more
I understand how much of a burden student loans can be. This burden is not just on the student, but their families as well. That’s why I support making public college more affordable for all Illinoisans. This starts with creating a concrete, fiscally responsible plan to provide Illinois students the option to attend community colleges and in-state universities at a lower cost. Learn more
Good energy policy is about people, not fossil fuel companies, and I’m proud to have worked on legislation that puts our planet and our people first. Learn more
Our seniors deserve high quality medical care and access to the social services they paid taxes for all their lives. Learn more
Healthcare is a human right, and none of us should have to worry about dipping into our savings to pay medical bills or navigating a frustrating insurance process to get the care we need. As your Senator in Springfield, I support legislation that reduces healthcare costs and cuts through red tape so patients can get the care they deserve. Learn more
America is a nation of immigrants–our diversity is what makes this country great, and it’s our job to make sure immigrant communities have the same opportunities to achieve the American dream as the generations that came before. That includes living free from fear in one’s own community, which is why I supported legislation that prevents law enforcement from coordinating with ICE because deportation isn’t what our local public safety tax dollars should be funding. Learn more
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