Senator Mike Porfirio Contact information

Mike Porfirio is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. He serves as a representative for the 11th district of the Illinois Senate. 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.

Porfirio was born and raised in Bridgeview, Illinois, a place he has called home his entire life. His family has roots in the District for over 75 years. He is married to his wife, Alana, and they have a daughter named Gabriella. They also have two dogs, Razzle and Sona.

Porfirio 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. 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%). He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.

Porfirio’s career experience includes working as the director of public works of the Village of Bridgeview. He has served as a trustee of Lyons Township, the chairman of the Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission, and a village administrator of the Village of Summit.