Lakesia Collins
Illinois Senate, 5th District, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic. Incumbent.
Running on
Her ilga.gov biography lists seniors, working-class families, youth in care, education, public safety, affordable housing and mental health as her focus areas, and says she works toward development without displacement in the 5th District.
Background
Worked as a certified nursing assistant in nursing homes and as a labor organizer and Fight for 15 spokesperson, then served in the Illinois House from 2020 to 2023, where she chaired the House Black Caucus.
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