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Javier Loera Cervantes
Javier Loera Cervantes (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 10, 2029.
Cervantes (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Javier Loera Cervantes was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Cervantes graduated from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in 1999. His career experience includes working as the legislative and community relations director for Chicago Alderwoman Stephanie Coleman, a deputy campaign manager for former Illinois State Senator Antonio Munoz, and a collective bargaining and representation representative with the SEIU HCII.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cervantes was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 1
Incumbent Javier Loera Cervantes won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Javier Loera Cervantes (D) | 100.0 | 43,813 |
| Total votes: 43,813 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Carlos Gonzalez (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 1
Incumbent Javier Loera Cervantes advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 1 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Loera Cervantes | 100.0 | 10,213 |
| Total votes: 10,213 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 1
Javier Loera Cervantes won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Loera Cervantes (D) | 100.0 | 27,928 |
| Total votes: 27,928 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 1
Javier Loera Cervantes advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 1 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Loera Cervantes | 100.0 | 9,319 |
| Total votes: 9,319 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Antonio Munoz (D)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois State Senate District 1 |
Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Antonio Munoz (D) |
Illinois State Senate District 1 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
