Sara Feigenholtz
Democratic, incumbent
State Senator, 6th District
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Overview
Sara Feigenholtz has served in the Illinois General Assembly since 1995, moving to the Senate in 2020.1 She is a founding member and vice president of the Kennedy Forum, which works for mental health parity.2
Her campaign says she led efforts to expand Medicaid to 800,000 uninsured Illinois residents.2 She authored House Bill 40, protecting state abortion rights before Roe v. Wade was overturned.3 She supported a law allowing adult adoptees access to their original birth certificates.3 Her campaign states she authored a law requiring insurance to cover contraception and cancer screenings.2 In 2025, she sponsored a bill for student mental health screenings starting in third grade.4 She also sponsored the 2023 Electric Vehicle Charging Act.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $23,559
- Cash on hand
- $740,063
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $364 | 2% |
| Larger gifts | $15,750 | 67% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $1,500 | 6% |
| Other receipts | $5,945 | 25% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $9,000 in 7 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for Sara Feigenholtz
Endorsements
Sources
- Sara Feigenholtz (D) - 104th General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About Sara, Senator Sara. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Awards | TWLIL, Women's Bar Association of Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Sara Feigenholtz - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Sara Feigenholtz (D) - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Daily Archives: August 4, 2025 - Sara Feigenholtz, Sara Feigenholtz Campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- September 2025 - Sara Feigenholtz, Sara Feigenholtz Campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois Federation of Teachers Announces Slate of Endorsements for 2026 Primaries, Illinois Federation of Teachers. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- AFSCME PEOPLE Endorsements: March 17 Primary Election, AFSCME Council 31. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- January 6, 2026 – Sara Feigenholtz, Sara Feigenholtz Campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election, Cook County College Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. 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.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.