Celina Villanueva
Democratic, incumbent
State Senator, 12th District
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Overview
Celina Villanueva represents Illinois’ 12th Senate District, serving since 2020 after time in the Illinois House.1 She previously worked at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights on voting access laws.1 She chairs the Senate Revenue Committee.1
Her Family Justice Center Act creates centralized service centers for survivors of violence and trafficking.2 She sponsored legislation blocking authorities from aiding other states’ investigations into reproductive care sought in Illinois.3 She also sponsored a bill shielding the medical records of patients traveling to Illinois for abortions.4 She negotiated a property tax reform bill allowing homeowners to keep surplus equity after delinquent tax sales.5 She advocated for a bill to ban civil immigration arrests in state courthouses.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $6,360
- Cash on hand
- $79,803
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $14 | Under 1% |
| Larger gifts | $3,200 | 50% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $2,500 | 39% |
| Other receipts | $646 | 10% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $84,500 in 36 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends for Celina Villanueva
Endorsements
Sources
- About Me, Illinois State Senator Celina Villanueva. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- News, Illinois State Senator Celina Villanueva. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Property Tax Debt Sale Reform Will Allow Homeowners to Keep More of Their Equity, WTTW. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois lawmakers approve ban on civil immigration arrests in state courthouses, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Celina Villanueva: Home, Celina Villanueva. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board unveils 2026 general election endorsements, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, Citizen Action/Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements | Celina Villanueva, Celina Villanueva. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- MARCH 17, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 LOCAL 399 ILLINOIS PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 399. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE LOCAL 150 DISTRICT 1 ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.