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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
Officially Endorsed by Personal PAC
Personal PAC officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
Officially Endorsed by Citizen Action Illinois
Citizen Action Illinois officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
Officially Endorsed by the Illinois Nurses Association
Illinois Nurses Association officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
Warming Centers Available Across Our District
With dangerously cold temperatures across our district, these warming centers are open in Arlington Heights, Palatine Township, Mount Prospect, and Rolling Meadows.
Thinking Big for the Future of Illinois
This week, I joined local and state leaders at a press conference to advocate for the Mega Project Bill—legislation that has the potential to unlock transformative economic development for communities across Illinois.
Living Dr. King’s Legacy Requires More Than Remembering
This week, I had the honor of attending the 56th Annual Remembrance Dinner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hosted by the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations.
Officially Endorsed by Ironworkers 63
Ironworkers Local 63 officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate
Why I Stand 100% for Reproductive Freedom
My support for reproductive freedom is absolute.
Community Is an Act of Resistance
Tonight, I was honored to receive an award from the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness for ensuring that homelessness is not criminalized in Arlington Heights.
Officially Endorsed by Illinois House Rep Dan Didich
House Rep Dan Didich officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate