Omar Aquino
Democratic, incumbent
State Senator, 2nd District
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Overview
Omar Aquino has represented the 2nd District in the Illinois Senate since 2016 and serves as Majority Caucus Chair.1 Before his election, he worked as an aide to Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth.2 His campaign says he also served as a legislative coordinator in the Illinois House.3
In the Senate, Aquino sponsored a law (HB 228) requiring businesses to include all mandatory fees in advertised prices.4 He sponsored the Illinois Way Forward Act to require the closure of immigrant detention centers in the state.5 He also sponsored a law creating a Distressed Hospital Loan Program for hospitals in financial distress.4 He sponsored another law concerning Medicaid and maternal health doula services.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $12,000
- Cash on hand
- $114,224
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $2,000 | 17% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $10,000 | 83% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $147,250 in 57 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Omar Aquino
Endorsements
Sources
- Omar Aquino (D) - 104th General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Omar Aquino - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About Omar, Senator Omar Aquino campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Senator Omar Aquino News, Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois Senate passes bill strengthening legal protection for immigrants, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO 2026 General Election Endorsements, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election - Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood boards announce 2026 primary endorsements, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IL NOW PAC Primary Endorsements 3/17/26, Illinois NOW. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.