Jaime Andrade Jr.
| Jaime Andrade Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
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Assumed office August 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Deb Mell |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Karen |
| Residence | Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | DePaul University |
| Occupation | Full Time Legislator |
| Profession | Accountant |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Jaime Andrade Jr. has served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives since his appointment in August 2013 to succeed now-Alderwoman Deb Mell as the representative for the 40th district.[1] He won his first election in 2014, and is seeking re-election as a Democrat in 2016.
A long-time resident of the Irving Park neighborhood,[1] Andrade's district is located on the northwest side of Chicago and includes Avondale, Irving Park and Albany Park.[2] From 1998 until his appointment to the General Assembly he was an assistant to former Chicago alderman Richard Mell; he was also a Legislative Assistant and Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms for the Chicago City Council.[3]
Andrade is a supporter of Marriage Equality, an Elected School Board, and a $15 Minimum Wage.
For the 2016 primary election, Andrade is endorsed by:
- The Chicago Teacher's Union[4]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers
- Equality Illinois
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Committee[5]
- Citizen Action Illinois[6]
- SEIU State Council[4]
- Associated Firefighters of Illinois
- Alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa[4]
- Alderman Nick Sposato[4]
- 45th Ward Independent Democrats and 45th Ward Democratic Committeeman and Alderman John Arena[7]
References
- 1 2 McKinney, David. "Jaime Andrade, ex-aide to Ald. Dick Mell, gets Deb Mell's House seat". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ↑ Cox, Ted. "Deb Mell's Replacement Takes Pay Cut to Join General Assembly". DNAinfo Chicago. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ↑ "JAIME M. ANDRADE, JR". LinkedIn. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Progressive Aldermen, Unions Join Together to Endorse Andrade for State Representative". Lawndale News. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ↑ "Endorsed Campaigns". Planned Parenthood Illinois Action. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ↑ "2016 Endorsements Announced". Citizen Action Illinois. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ↑ "Our Candidates". 45th Ward Independent Democrats. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
External links
- Representative Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D) 40th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Biography at Ballotpedia