Natalie Toro (politician)

Natalie Toro is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate from the 20th district.[1] She was sworn in on July 10, 2023.[2] She was appointed to the vacancy created by the resignation of Cristina Pacione-Zayas.[3][4]

Natalie Toro
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 20th district
Assumed office
July 10, 2023
Preceded byCristina Pacione-Zayas
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNortheastern Illinois University (BA)

Election history

Toro was appointed to temporarily replace Cristina Pacione-Zayas in 2023, with a special election to be held in 2024 to fill the remainder of the term, after Pacione-Zayas left the Illinois Senate to join the administration of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.[3] In March 2024, Toro was defeated by Graciela Guzmán in the Democratic primary in advance of the special election.

Special Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 20[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Graciela Guzmán 11,618 50.16
Democratic Natalie Toro (incumbent) 6,957 30.04
Democratic Dave Nayak 3,590 15.50
Democratic Geary Yonker 997 4.30
Total votes 23,162 100

References
  1. "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  2. "Natalie Toro sworn in as next senator of District 20". Illinois Senate Democrats. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  3. Gilmer, Marcus (July 11, 2023). "Dems appoint Natalie Toro to fill state Senate seat vacated by Cristina Pacione-Zayas". Crain's Chicago Business.
  4. Byrne, John (2023-07-13). "In fight for Illinois Senate seat, divisions among Democrats on display". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  5. "2024 Primary - DEM - 3/19/2024". chicagoelections.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
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