Paul Faraci
Paul Faraci | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 52nd district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Stacy Bennett |
| Deputy Mayor of Champaign | |
| In office May 5, 2015 – May 2, 2017 | |
| Mayor | Deborah Frank Feinen |
| Preceded by | Tom Bruno |
| Succeeded by | Will Kyles |
| Member of the Champaign City Council for the 5th district | |
| In office May 3, 2011 – May 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gordy Hulten |
| Succeeded by | Vanna Pianfetti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stephanie Faraci |
| Children | One |
Paul Faraci is an American politician from Illinois who has served as a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 52nd district since 2023. He previously served as the Deputy Mayor of Champaign, Illinois from 2015 to 2017 and served on the Champaign City Council representing the 5th district from 2011 to 2017.
Faraci was appointed to the Illinois Senate to fill a term left vacant by the sudden death of Senator Scott Bennett in 2022. He was elected to a full term in 2024. During his time in office, Faraci has focused on issues relating to supporting individuals with disabilities, increasing education funding, promoting workforce development in Central Illinois, and enhancing environmental protections for the Mahomet Aquifer. The 52nd district includes Champaign, Danville, Rantoul, St. Joseph, and Urbana.