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Graciela Guzmán
Profile
Graciela Guzmán is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate for the 20th district since 2025. Born to refugees of the Salvadorian Civil War, she graduated from Grinnell College with a degree in anthropology. Prior to her election, she worked as an organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union and served as chief of staff to State Senator Christina Pacione-Zayas. In the legislature, she has focused on healthcare access and immigrant rights, including advocating for state-funded health benefits for residents without legal status.
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- Born
- California
- Education
- Grinnell College
- Career
- Organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union, Chief of Staff to State Senator Christina Pacione-Zayas, Founder of the Chicago Affordable Care Act Consortium
