I tend to use semicolons only when writing about a series where some or all items in the series contain a comma or commas, thusly:
A semicolon has two general uses: to clarify a series and to indicate two closely related sentences.
Series — If one or more elements in a series contain a comma, use semicolons to separate them. Include a semicolon before the final conjunction. (Members of the Western Jazz Quartet are Tom Knific, bassist; Trent Kynaston, saxophonist; Steve Zegree, pianist; and Tim Froncek, drummer.)
Two closely related sentences — For the most part, you should use a semicolon only where you could also use a period, but want to demonstrate a relationship between two complete sentences. (Good grades are integral to student success; a strong support network is also important.)
A semicolon has two general uses: to clarify a series and to indicate two closely related sentences.
Series — If one or more elements in a series contain a comma, use semicolons to separate them. Include a semicolon before the final conjunction. (Members of the Western Jazz Quartet are Tom Knific, bassist; Trent Kynaston, saxophonist; Steve Zegree, pianist; and Tim Froncek, drummer.)
Two closely related sentences — For the most part, you should use a semicolon only where you could also use a period, but want to demonstrate a relationship between two complete sentences. (Good grades are integral to student success; a strong support network is also important.)
https://wmich.edu/writing/punctuation/colon