Officially Endorsed by The Daily Herald

Endorsements

Oct 16

Grateful to the Daily Herald for their endorsement in the race for Illinois Senate District 27!

What means the most to me is their recognition of the experience I bring to this work. For more than 15 years, I've worked alongside children and families, led organizations through complex challenges, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and now serve our community in local government.

I've seen firsthand how decisions made in government impact people's everyday lives. That perspective has shaped my approach to public service, and it's one I'll continue to bring to the table.

Thank you to the Daily Herald for recognizing the value of that experience and the work I've already been doing.

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“Senate District 27: Santa Maria
In Senate District 27, House District 53 and House District 54, voters will notice that the candidates bring notably different combinations of local government, professional and Springfield experience to questions of affordability, public services and fiscal policy.
In Senate District 27, Democrat Carina Santa Maria brings more than 15 years working with children and families, nonprofit leadership and experience as an Arlington Heights trustee. Her background managing complex budgets and human-services programs gives her a useful combination of local government and policy experience. Republican David Mathis brings military and private sector leadership, with a focus on fiscal discipline and public safety, but no elected office experience. Santa Maria’s record offers a broader direct connection to government and community needs. She is endorsed.”