Currently holds the office of Illinois State Senate - District 20 until January 6, 2025.
Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 20 in 2024 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedSenator Toro fully supports keeping Illinois a safe haven for women’s reproductive rights. She will defend and expand policies that ensure women are safe and empowered to make decisions about their own health, and support continued funding for the healthcare organizations and professionals that are providing abortion services. Learn more
Senator Toro fully supports keeping Illinois a safe haven for women’s reproductive rights. She will defend and expand policies that ensure women are safe and empowered to make decisions about their own health, and support continued funding for the healthcare organizations and professionals that are providing abortion services. Learn more
Senator Toro is committed to championing legislation aimed at modernizing our legal framework to ensure it protects all identities, relationships and families and reflects the principles of equality and inclusion. Learn more
Senator Toro believes that public safety will never be achieved through racist and homophobic vitriol that comes from FOP leadership, but rather from a continued commitment to build on Illinois’ progress toward justice. Learn more
Senator Toro wants to improve public safety by taking a holistic approach – one that recognizes the root causes of crime and acknowledges that violence is also a public health issue. She supports funding violence prevention programs, creating more opportunities for upward socio-economic mobility, increasing access to mental health resources, and supporting those who suffer from drug use and addiction on their paths to recovery. Learn more
Senator Toro wants to ensure young people have access to job opportunities. That’s why she wants to secure funding for the creation and bolstering of apprenticeship programs. She is also committed to making green jobs accessible to all and supports investing in infrastructure projects that will attract businesses and create long-term economic growth in the 20th district. Learn more
Funding schools through property taxes hasn’t worked and it’s only perpetuated inequities throughout our city and state. Senator Toro is committed to finding new revenue sources for schools, like targeted taxes for services like corporate attorneys and an internet data collection tax, which ensures the wealthy pay their fair share and hard-working families are protected from tax increases. All students should have the ability to thrive regardless of their zip code. Learn more
Teachers make a difference in the lives of their students, families, and communities. They deserve to feel supported in their professional development and appreciated for the work they do. That is why Senator Toro believes in increasing training initiatives and will always vote in favor of legislation that helps teachers access higher education opportunities without financial burden. Learn more
Senator Toro is committed to supporting early childhood educators, adequately funding early education programs, and raising the standard of care young children receive to ensure that they are set up for success in the classroom and as an adult. Learn more
Senator Toro is committed to supporting early childhood educators, adequately funding early education programs, and raising the standard of care young children receive to ensure that they are set up for success in the classroom and as an adult. Learn more
She’s had to do the best with what she was given and like many teachers, has counted on the kindness of friends and family for donations to enhance her students' experience. That’s why she fully supports increasing investment in public schools and making sure teachers have what they need to inspire the next generation of leaders. Learn more
Funding schools through property taxes hasn’t worked and it’s only perpetuated inequities throughout our city and state. Learn more
Teachers make a difference in the lives of their students, families, and communities. They deserve to feel supported in their professional development and appreciated for the work they do. That is why Senator Toro believes in increasing training initiatives and will always vote in favor of legislation that helps teachers access higher education opportunities without financial burden. Learn more
Not only do we need trained social workers in every school, but they need to be equipped to counsel LGBTQIA+ students. Learn more
In addition to championing clean energy and environmental justice, Senator Toro is supporting the creation of a clean water task force. Ensuring access to clean water is a top priority, and this task force will be key in addressing and rectifying the disparities in water quality that have impacted our communities for too long Learn more
Senator Toro recognizes the historic environmental injustices experienced by many Black and Brown communities, like the one she grew up in. That’s why she’s passionate about these communities benefiting from green jobs and opportunities created through CEJA initiatives. It’s also why she firmly opposes policies that compromise environmental integrity, such as the expansion of nuclear power without adequate safety measures. Learn more
Quality healthcare should be accessible to all, including undocumented Illinoisans. Senator Toro believes offering healthcare regardless of immigration status reflects a commitment to the well-being of communities as a whole. Learn more
We must also continue to fight for the availability and affordability of gender-affirming care. Learn more
Following the footsteps of her grandfather who started a credit union to help community members access reasonable mortgage loans in the 1960s, Senator Toro will support creating new paths to homeownership for community members to buy homes in the places they already call home. Learn more
As State Senator, she will work to increase affordable housing options, which includes making sure existing rental housing stock is kept at its current levels and that renters are protected from unreasonable rent increases. Learn more
Senator Toro supports all new arrivals and wants to ensure they are given the resources they need to thrive in the long-term. That includes access to housing, work, healthcare, and educational opportunities, as well as the immediate needs of food, clothing and safe shelter. These new neighbors will contribute to the wellbeing of our communities for generations to come. Learn more
Senator Toro is committed to championing legislation aimed at modernizing our legal framework to ensure it protects all identities, relationships and families and reflects the principles of equality and inclusion. Learn more
She is a strong supporter of unions – including frontline workers, firefighters and postal workers, workers rights, creating safe work environments, and increasing unions’ bargaining power. She believes that with good-faith negotiations, employers and workers can find solutions that work for both. Learn more
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