Aaron Ortiz
Aarón Ortíz | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Daniel J. Burke |
Personal details | |
Born | Aarón Manuel Ortíz June 18, 1991 Gage Park, Chicago, Illinois |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Gage Park, Chicago, Illinois |
Alma mater | University of Illinois |
Profession | Elected Official Teacher |
Aarón M. Ortíz is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 1st district. The 1st district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes the Chicago neighborhoods of Archer Heights, Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge, Marquette Park, and West Elsdon, as well as parts of Stickney.[1][2]
Ortíz defeated Daniel J. Burke in the 2018 Democratic primary as part of a slate of Latino candidates backed by now Congressman Chuy García, and Senator Bernie Sanders.[3] He was sworn into office January 9, 2019.[4]
On March 17, 2020 Ortiz handedly defeated his primary challenger Alicia Martinez, a worker with Brackenbox, Inc.,[5] and a former staffer and member of Alderman Edward M. Burke's political organization.[6] On that same night, Ortiz defeated 52-year incumbent Edward M. Burke to become the first Latino Ward Committeeperson in Chicago's 14th Ward.[7]
Prior to his election to the Illinois House of Representatives, Ortíz was a teacher and college counselor at Back of the Yards High School.[8]
Electoral History
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Aaron M. Ortiz | 5,636 | 53.12 | |
Democratic | Daniel J. Burke (incumbent) | 4,974 | 46.88 | |
Total votes | 10,610 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Aaron M. Ortiz | 16,913 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 16,913 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Aaron M. Ortiz (incumbent) | 6,605 | 57.85 | |
Democratic | Alicia E. Martinez | 4,813 | 42.15 | |
Total votes | 11,418 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Aaron M. Ortiz | 2,361 | 38.65 | |
Democratic | Edward M. Burke (incumbent) | 2,145 | 35.12 | |
Democratic | Alicia E. Martinez | 1,602 | 26.23 | |
Total votes | 6,108 | 100.0 |
References
- ^ "Illinois - State Legislative District Maps (Lower Chamber)". United States Census Bureau. September 24, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Boundaries - Community Areas (current)". City of Chicago. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Ryan (March 23, 2018). "Meet the trio of young Latino 'Berniecrats' who shocked the Chicago political establishment on election night". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ Spielman, Fran (March 21, 2018). "Brother's defeat puts a political bullseye on the back of Ald. Ed Burke". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ "Alicia E Martinez, Illinois House 1st District Democratic primary candidate profile". Chicago Sun-Times. February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ortíz, Martinez battling for state representative seat once held by Ed Burke's brother". Chicago Sun-Times. March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ Spielman, Fran (March 18, 2020). "End of an era: Burke loses party post he has held since 1968". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ Serrato, Jacqueline (March 19, 2018). "Young Chicago candidate aims to represent a majority-Mexican district". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 9, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 9, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
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