Jaime Andrade Jr.

Jaime Andrade Jr.
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 40th district
Assumed office
August 2013 (2013-August)
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

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 was re-elected 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, elected school boards, and a $15 minimum wage.

For the 2016 primary election, Andrade was endorsed by:

References

  1. 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.
  2. ↑ Cox, Ted. "Deb Mell's Replacement Takes Pay Cut to Join General Assembly". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on 2013-08-17. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
  3. ↑ "JAIME M. ANDRADE, JR". LinkedIn. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Progressive Aldermen, Unions Join Together to Endorse Andrade for State Representative". Lawndale News. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Endorsed Campaigns". Planned Parenthood Illinois Action. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "2016 Endorsements Announced". Citizen Action Illinois. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "Our Candidates". 45th Ward Independent Democrats. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
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