Mike Porfirio Explained

Mike Porfirio
State Senate:Illinois
District:11th
Term Start:January 11, 2023
Predecessor:Steven Landek
Spouse:Alana[1]
Children:One
Residence:Bridgeview, Illinois
Party:Democratic[2]
Allegiance: United States
Serviceyears:2004–2010 (active)
2010–present (reserve)
Rank:Commander

Mike Porfirio is an American politician. He serves as a Democratic member for the 11th district of the Illinois Senate.[3] The 11th district includes all or parts of Bedford Park, Berwyn, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Burbank, Cicero, Countryside, Hodgkins, Justice, La Grange, La Grange Park, North Riverside, Riverside, Summit and the Chicago neighborhoods of Ashburn, Clearing, Garfield Ridge, West Elsdon, and West Lawn.[4]

Life and career

Porfiro attended the United States Naval Academy and served six years of active service in the United States Navy. As of 2022, he is a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve.[5] He also has graduate degrees from Purdue University and the University of Illinois Chicago.

In the 2022 general election, Porfirio defeated Republican candidate Thomas "Mac" McGill with 29,811 votes (66.16%) to McGill's 15,077 votes (33.84%).[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet the Commissioners. Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission. 27 March 2020 . February 2, 2023.
  2. Web site: Porfirio urges full investigation into racist rant of local official. Ray. Hanania. Patch. July 27, 2022. February 2, 2023.
  3. Web site: Senator Mike Porfirio (D). Illinois General Assembly. February 2, 2023.
  4. Web site: 2022 Senate Map Series Layout. March 22, 2022. Illinois State Board of Elections. September 10, 2023.
  5. Barlow. Sarah E.. Biographies of New Senate Members. 36. 2. 9. 2022. Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. September 10, 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Official Vote Totals Book. Illinois State Board of Elections. December 5, 2022. September 11, 2023.