Graciela Guzmán
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Graciela Guzmán | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Guzmán in 2025 | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Natalie Toro |
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| Born | |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Education | Grinnell College (BA) |
| Website | https://gracielafor20.com/ |
Graciela Guzmán is an American politician and member of the Illinois Senate from the 20th district since 2024.[1]
Guzmán is one of five children, born to refugees of the Salvadorian Civil War.[2] She graduated from Grinnell College in 2011 with a degree in anthropology.[3]
Early career
Guzmán founded the Chicago Affordable Care Act Consortium and the Belmont Cragin Mutual Aid and Northwest Mutual Aid hub. She later served as chief of staff to State Senator Christina Pacione-Zayas.[2] She is an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union.[4]
