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What this Primary Win Means for District 27
This win matters because it was never about one person. It was about every conversation, every volunteer shift, every donation, and every neighbor who chose to believe in what we could build together. It is proof that our community is ready for leadership grounded in compassion, accountability, and real connection.
Your Voice Matters This Week — Why the Primary Election Is Important
Illinois’ Primary Election is this week, and it’s an important opportunity for voters to help shape the future of our communities. Here’s why primaries matter — and a quick look at what’s been happening around the 27th District.
What Social Work Taught Me About Leadership
Before I ever ran for office, I was a social worker. During National Social Work Month, I’m reflecting on how that experience continues to shape how I lead, how I approach policy, and why this work matters.
Recognized as a 2026 Gun Sense Candidate by Moms Demand Action
Carina’s campaign has been awarded the 2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction.
Officially Endorsed by Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2
Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
Officially Endorsed by International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150
Endorsed by International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
When Women Lead, Everything Changes
Women’s History Month isn’t just about honoring the past — it’s about deciding what kind of future we’re building. When women lead, policies shift, priorities expand, and communities are strengthened from the inside out.
Officially Endorsed by Tom Schwingbeck — Village of Arlington Heights Trustee
Tom Schwingbeck, Village of Arlington Heights Trustee — officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
Building the Next Chapter — Right Here in Illinois
The next chapter for the Bears should be written in Arlington Heights — built on partnership, union jobs, taxpayer protection, and shared success for Illinois families.
Black History Is Not Optional
February is Black History Month — and this year marks 100 years since the founding of Negro History Week, the movement that became Black History Month. This is not symbolic. It is not optional. Black history is American history, and honoring it means telling the truth — and continuing the work.
Officially Endorsed by Wendy Dunnington —Village of Arlington Heights Trustee
Wendy Dunnington, Village of Arlington Heights Trustee — officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
Officially Endorsed by Sierra Club Illinois
Sierra Club Illinois officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
It Takes a Community — And Ours Showed The Heck Up
This meet & greet wasn’t about a campaign—it was about building a shared vision for the 27th District. When leadership is grounded in community, listening, and dignity, better policy follows.
Officially Endorsed by Equality Illinois
Equality Illinois officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
Officially Endorsed by the Arlington Heights Firefighters Association Local 3105
The Arlington Heights Firefighters Association Local 3105 officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
A Lifetime of Lessons: My Dad’s Legacy
Nine years after my dad’s passing, I’m reflecting on the life he lived between the dates—the resilience, community, and opportunity that shaped who I am today, and why I’m running to serve our community.
Officially Endorsed by Scott Britton —Cook County Commissioner, 14th District
Cook County Commissioner 14th District — Scott Britton officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
A Night Celebrating Community in Arlington Heights
The Arlington Heights Chamber Gala was a great reminder of what makes Arlington Heights such a special place.
What Politics Gets Wrong About Compassion
Some people say compassion doesn’t belong in politics. I couldn’t disagree more. In a moment when our world feels heavy, divided, and uncertain, compassion isn’t a weakness—it’s a necessity.
Officially Endorsed by Sheila Yousuf Abramson — School Board President, Maine Township District 207
Maine Township District 207 School Board President Sheila Yousuf Abramson officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate