Felix Cardona Jr.
Felix Cardona Jr. is a Democratic member of the Chicago City Council representing the 31st Ward.
Felix Cardona Jr. | |
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Member of the Chicago City Council from the 31st ward | |
Assumed office May 20, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Milly Santiago |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Political career
Cardona was elected alderman from the 31st Ward of Chicago in 2019, unseating incumbent alderman Milly Santiago.
Cardona assumed assumed office as alderman on May 20, 2019.[1] He is currently a member of the Latino Caucus[2] and the Progressive Reform Caucus.[3] Cardona is affiliated with the Democratic Party.[4]
Criticism from LGBTQ Victory Fund
The LGBTQ Victory Fund, which is a national organization that promotes LGBTQ politicians being elected, criticized Cardona for "homophobic comments" made to his fellow 31st Ward alderman candidate Colin Bird-Martinez who the LGBTQ Victory Fund endorsed. He was also criticized for receiving benefits from Maranatha USA/Maranatha Word Revival which they claim is a "anti-LGBTQ religious organization".[5]
Elections
2019
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Nonpartisan | Felix Cardona, Jr. | 3,584 | 54.3% | ||
Nonpartisan | Milagros Santiago | 3,017 | 45.7% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Nonpartisan | Milagros Santiago | 2,588 | 40.3% | ||
Nonpartisan | Felix Cardona, Jr. | 2,132 | 33.2% | ||
Nonpartisan | Colin Bird-Martinez | 1,699 | 26.5% |
References
- "Felix Cardona Jr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- "Caucus Members". Chicago City Council Latino Caucus. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- "Progressive Reform Caucus of the Chicago City Council –". chicagoprogressivecaucus.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- (PDF) http://www.iviipo.org/2019QResps/2019QALD31_Cardona_Felix.pdf. Retrieved December 30, 2019. Missing or empty
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(help) - "Victory Fund Blasts Felix Cardona Jr. for Anti-LGBTQ Whisper Campaign in Race for Chicago Alderman, Files Complaint with IRS". LGBTQ Victory Fund. Retrieved December 30, 2019.