Our Revolution is proud to endorse Karina Villa for Illinois Comptroller — a proven progressive leader with deep roots in community service and a strong record of delivering for working families. Karina brings the values and experience Illinois needs in an office responsible for managing public dollars with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Karina currently serves in the Illinois State Senate, where she has consistently fought for economic justice, strong public schools, affordable healthcare, and responsible budgeting that puts people first. A former school social worker and lifelong advocate for children and families, she brings a people-centered lens to fiscal policy — understanding that budgets are moral documents that shape real lives. Karina has also been a strong ally of labor, standing with union workers and supporting fair wages and worker protections.
As Comptroller, Karina will go beyond balancing the books. She is committed to ensuring transparency in state spending, closing corporate tax loopholes, and making sure public dollars are paid on time to schools, healthcare providers, and human service organizations that communities rely on. She understands that Illinois can’t build a fair economy while allowing powerful interests to dodge responsibility.
Our Revolution is endorsing Karina because she represents the kind of leadership our movement exists to support: bold, principled, and accountable to the people — not corporate donors. The Democratic primary election is March 17, 2026, and we’re proud to stand with Karina Villa as she runs to make Illinois government work for everyone.
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