Office Holder/Candidate Profile

Celina Villanueva

Currently holds the office of Illinois State Senate - District 12 until January 6, 2025.

Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 11 in 2020 Illinois Primary Election.

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About Celina Villanueva

Professional Experience

Illinois State Senate, State Senator - District 11 (2020 - Present)

Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative - District 21 (2018 - 2020)

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, New Americans Democracy Project and Youth Engagement Manager (2014 - 2018)

Grainger Terry, Inc., Fundraising Director (2013 - 2013)

Chicago Votes, Director of Organizing (2013 - 2013)

Cook County Commissioner Office, Outreach Coordinator (2012 - 2012)

Self-Employed, Political Consultant (2011 - 2018)

Instituto del Progreso Latino, Program Coordinator (2009 - 2011)

Parkland College, Admissions Advisor (2008 - 2009)

National Council of La Raza, Lideres Summit Staff: Staff Liaison Team/ Media Liaison/ Leadership Team (2005 - 2009)

Degrees

Bachelor's, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Latina and Latino Studies (2008)

Election Information

Recent Candidacies

Illinois State Senate - District 11 in March 17, 2020 Illinois Primary Election

Illinois State Senate - District 11 in November 3, 2020 Illinois General Election

Illinois House of Representatives - District 21 in March 17, 2020 Illinois Primary Election

Illinois House of Representatives - District 21 in November 6, 2018 Illinois 2018 General Election

Illinois State Senate - District 12 in November 8, 2022 Illinois General Election

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