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DState Senator · District 11
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Illinois Senate District 11
Mike Porfirio is a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate from District 11, in office since January 2023, and he is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] A U.S. Naval Academy graduate who has served in the Navy and Navy Reserve, he chairs the Veterans Affairs Committee.[1]
Mike Porfirio was born in Bridgeview, Illinois, and has served with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve.[1] He earned a B.S. in history from the United States Naval Academy, an M.A. in political science from Purdue University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago.[1] His career experience includes working as director of public works of the Village of Bridgeview, and he has served as a trustee of Lyons Township, chairman of the Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission, and village administrator of the Village of Summit.[1]
Porfirio assumed office in the Illinois State Senate on January 11, 2023, succeeding Celina Villanueva (D), and advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[1] For 2025-2026 Ballotpedia lists him as chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee, vice-chair of the Transportation Committee, and a member of the Appropriations - Public Safety and Infrastructure, Education, Senate Higher Education, and Labor committees.[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Mike Porfirio is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois Senate District 11 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
With most of their party · Passed 47–7 · Yes 46–No 7 · Democrats 37–0, Republicans 9–7
Apr 29, 2026Official record ↗
With most of their party · Passed 48–7 · Yes 47–No 7 · Democrats 38–0, Republicans 9–7
May 31, 2026Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
Motion: Concurrence, Amendment 1
On the version voted May 22, 2026: Allows the State Treasurer to invest State money in pooled investment trusts registered as open-end investment companies whose voting trustees are officers or employees of a national labor federation.
Motion: Concurrence, Amendment 1
Motion: Third Reading
On the version voted May 22, 2026: Allows the State Treasurer to invest State money in pooled investment trusts registered as open-end investment companies whose voting trustees are officers or employees of a national labor federation.
Motion: Third Reading
As introduced, allows the Village of Oak Park to use quick-take eminent domain for two years to acquire specified properties on Madison Street and Humphrey Avenue in Cook County for a public building and facility.
Motion: Third Reading
Motion: Third Reading
On the version voted May 29, 2026: Allows townships to use public aid funds to run food banks, food pantries and in-kind aid programs for people who are poor, homeless or in immediate need, regardless of General Assistance eligibility.
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