Lakesia Collins (she/her)

Illinois State Senator

Lakesia Collins is a state elected official, a Chicago Native, a mother of three, and a former nursing home worker and spokesperson for the “Fight for 15” campaign for health care workers. She’s a strong advocate for seniors, working-class families, youth in care, education, public safety, affordable housing, and mental health.



Lakesia served in the 9th House District and was recently appointed to serve as the new senator of the 5th district. She has passed several bills as a freshman to restore child care, give free dental to low-income families and veterans, protect reproductive rights, and reform the DCFS. She is also very active in her work at the capitol, which includes sitting on several committees such as Appropriations, Public Safety, Human Services, Labor and Commerce, Housing, Workforce Development Subcommittee, and Public Benefits Subcommittee. In addition to that, Lakesia is also the vice chair for Child Care Access and Early Childhood.