Eva-Dina Delgado
Eva-Dina Delgado | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office November 15, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Arroyo |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Eva-Dina Delgado is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 3rd district. The 3rd district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Elmwood Park, as well as all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Austin, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Hermosa, Logan Square, Montclare, and Portage Park.[1][2]
Delgado was appointed to the seat after the resignation of former state representative Luis Arroyo. Arroyo resigned as the result of an indictment of federal program bribery. Her appointment came under contentious fire from Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after proxy votes from former representative Arroyo were used to select Delgado as his replacement.[3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eva-Dina Delgado (incumbent) | 6,302 | 51.55 | |
| Democratic | Nidia Carranza | 5,922 | 48.45 | |
| Total votes | 12,224 | 100.0 | ||
References
- ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 3 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ "Boundaries - Community Areas (current)". City of Chicago. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ Petrella, Dan (November 20, 2019). "Peoples Gas executive seated as replacement for ex-state Rep. Luis Arroyo, setting up potential showdown with Illinois House". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 26, 2020.