Paul Faraci

Paul Faraci
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 52nd district
Assumed office
January 11, 2023 (2023-01-11)
Preceded byStacy Bennett
Deputy Mayor of Champaign
In office
May 5, 2015 – May 2, 2017
MayorDeborah Frank Feinen
Preceded byTom Bruno
Succeeded byWill Kyles
Member of the Champaign City Council for the 5th district
In office
May 3, 2011 – May 2, 2017
Preceded byGordy Hulten
Succeeded byVanna Pianfetti
Personal details
Born
Chicago, Illinois
PartyDemocratic
SpouseStephanie Faraci
ChildrenOne
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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.