AFFORDABILITY
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SAFETY
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COMPASSION
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AFFORDABILITY ☆ SAFETY ☆ COMPASSION ☆
A State Senate Candidate who listens—and fights for working families.
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Hi, I’m Carina Santa Maria
When I talk with families around their kitchen tables, I hear the same thing again and again: people are doing everything right, but it’s still getting harder to make ends meet.
A mom and advocate bringing real-life experience—and real solutions—to Springfield.
The stock market may be up, but grocery bills, property taxes, childcare, and healthcare costs are squeezing working families. Parents are worried about safety, struggling to keep up, and wondering if their kids will ever be able to afford to live in the communities they grew up in.
I’m running to take your stories and your concerns to Springfield—to fight for real solutions that make life more affordable, our streets safer, and our state more compassionate
Because Illinois works best when government actually works for the people it serves.
What I’m Fighting For
An Economy That Works for All of Us
Policies that reflect real life—not Wall Street.
Safe, Thriving Communities
Smart housing, real public safety, and strong neighborhoods.
Compassionate Leadership
Care‑first solutions for families, youth, and vulnerable communities.
Accountable Government
Ethical, transparent leadership that respects local voices.
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Calm in the chaos.
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Courage in the fight.
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Calm in the chaos. ☆ Courage in the fight. ☆
Thank you for considering me, Carina H. Santa Maria, for Illinois State Senate | District 27