Jaime Andrade Jr.
Jaime Andrade Jr. has served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives since his appointment in August 2013. He won his first election in 2014, and was re-elected as a Democrat in 2016 and 2018.[1]
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
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 |
District
Andrade's district is located on the northwest side of Chicago and includes Avondale, Irving Park and Albany Park.[2]
Biography
A long-time community leader and resident of the Irving Park neighborhood, Andrade has been praised for his community clean up efforts, making headlines when local pigeons took issue with his push for funds to clean up the local Blue Line (CTA) station. 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] As creator and chair of the Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & IT Committee, Andrade wrote the first-of-its-kind legislation regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Illinois. The Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act regulates Illinois employers’ use of AI in the interview and hiring process.
Tenure
Committee Assignments
Andrade serves as the Chairperson of the Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & IT Committee for the IL House of Representatives and is a member of the following committees and subcommittees:
- Amusement & Online Gaming Sub
- Appropriations-Capital
- Broadband Access and IT Assurance Sub
- Commerce and Innovation Sub
- Distributed Ledgers & Cryptocurrencies Sub
- Election Process & Cybersecurity
- Financial Institutions
- Human Services
- Labor & Commerce.[4]
Political Positions
Andrade supports Marriage Equality, elected school boards, and a $15 minimum wage. He has a 100% voting record with the Illinois Environmental Council.
Electoral history
For the 2020 primary election, Andrade has been endorsed by:
- US Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García
- US Congressman Mike Quigley
- Planned Parenthood
- The Chicago Teachers Union
- Illinois Federation of Teachers
- Personal PAC
- Illinois AFL-CIO
- The Sierra Club
- Chicago Sun-Times
- Illinois Nurses Association
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150
- Equality IL PAC
- Citizen Action Illinois
- Stand for Children PAC
- IL National Organization for Women
- Gun Violence Prevention PAC Illinois
- SEIU State Council
- Northside Democracy for America
- Alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa
- Alderman Scott Waguespack
- State Senator Ram Villivalam
- State Representative Will Guzzardi
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (incumbent) | 2,917 | 50.20 | |
Democratic | Nancy Schiavone | 1,585 | 27.28 | |
Democratic | Aaron Goldstein | 617 | 10.62 | |
Democratic | Wendy Jo Harmston | 376 | 6.47 | |
Democratic | Mark Pasieka | 303 | 5.21 | |
Democratic | Melanie "Mel" Ferrand | 13 | 0.22 | |
Total votes | 5,811 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (incumbent) | 14,861 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 14,861 | 100.0 |
For the 2016 primary election, Andrade was endorsed by:
- The Chicago Teacher's Union[7]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers
- Equality Illinois
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Committee[8]
- Citizen Action Illinois[9]
- SEIU State Council[7]
- Associated Firefighters of Illinois
- Alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa[7]
- Alderman Nick Sposato[7]
- 45th Ward Independent Democrats and 45th Ward Democratic Committeeman and Alderman John Arena[10]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (incumbent) | 12,886 | 59.39 | |
Democratic | Harish I. Patel | 8,812 | 40.61 | |
Total votes | 21,698 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (incumbent) | 29,845 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 29,845 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (incumbent) | 27,755 | 99.98 | |
Write-in votes | William Cade | 6 | 0.02 | |
Total votes | 27,761 | 100.0 |
References
- "Official Chicago Board of Elections website results". chicago elections.
- 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.
- "JAIME M. ANDRADE, JR". LinkedIn. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- "illinois legislative information system". IL General Assembly.
- "Election Results 2014 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- "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.
- "Election Results 2016 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
External links
- Representative Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. - (D) IL 40th District - 101th General Assembly
- Representative Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. - (D) IL 40th District - 100th General Assembly at the Illinois General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Biography at Ballotpedia
- Jaime Andrade State Website
- Jaime Andrade Political Website
- https://www.facebook.com/IL40thDistrictJaimeAndrade/ verified State Facebook Page
- https://www.facebook.com/RepJaimeAndrade/ verified Political Facebook Page