Guest User 2/4/26 Guest User 2/4/26

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

Guest User 2/4/26 Guest User 2/4/26

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.

Guest User 2/1/26 Guest User 2/1/26

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

Guest User 2/1/26 Guest User 2/1/26

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.

Guest User 2/1/26 Guest User 2/1/26

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.

Guest User 1/30/26 Guest User 1/30/26

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

Guest User 1/29/26 Guest User 1/29/26

Officially Endorsed by Personal PAC

Personal PAC officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate

Guest User 1/23/26 Guest User 1/23/26

Officially Endorsed by Citizen Action Illinois

Citizen Action Illinois officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate

Guest User 1/22/26 Guest User 1/22/26

Officially Endorsed by the Illinois Nurses Association

Illinois Nurses Association officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate

Guest User 1/22/26 Guest User 1/22/26

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.

Guest User 1/19/26 Guest User 1/19/26

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.

Guest User 1/18/26 Guest User 1/18/26

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.

Guest User 1/17/26 Guest User 1/17/26

Officially Endorsed by Ironworkers 63

Ironworkers Local 63 officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate

Guest User 1/10/26 Guest User 1/10/26

Why I Stand 100% for Reproductive Freedom

My support for reproductive freedom is absolute.

Guest User 1/10/26 Guest User 1/10/26

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.