Carrie Mendoza announced on September 12, 2025, her candidacy for lieutenant governor of Illinois alongside Ted Dabrowski.

Dr. Carrie D. Mendoza is an emergency medicine specialist with over two decades of experience, practicing in Illinois and Wisconsin. She graduated with honors from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2001, and has been affiliated with institutions such as Advocate Trinity Hospital and Aurora Medical Center-Kenosha. According to her profile on Sharecare, she is board-certified in Emergency Medicine, accepts multiple insurance plans, and practices in Hazel Crest, Illinois.

In addition to her clinical work, Mendoza's practice spans multiple hospitals in both urban and suburban settings, reflecting her experience with diverse patient populations. He

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