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Illinois · Illinois Legislative District 27 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Carina Santa Maria

Democratic

Arlington Heights trustee

2026 race · Illinois Legislative District 27

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

99%1%
● Carina Santa Maria● David Mathis
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