Edward Guerra Kodatt Explained

Edward Guerra Kodatt
State House:Illinois
District:22nd

Edward Guerra Kodatt (born c. 1994) is an American politician. On February 21, 2021, he was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives to replace Michael Madigan, but resigned after just three days in office,[1] following a written demand by Madigan and Alderman Marty Quinn that he do so in light of unspecified "allegations of questionable conduct."[2] Kodatt's replacement in the House of Representatives was Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar.[3]

Prior to entering the Illinois House, Kodatt worked as infrastructure manager for the Chicago City Council.[4]

Personal life

Kodatt was born in Southwest Side, Chicago. He graduated from St. Rita of Cascia High School and received a business degree from Eastern Illinois University.[5]

He is engaged to Vanessa Ramirez.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Madigan's hand-picked successor in state House resigns just three days after being installed. Dan Petrella, Rick. Pearson. chicagotribune.com.
  2. Web site: House quitter: Appointee resigns after just three days in legislative seat Madigan filled for half a century. Rachel. Hinton. February 24, 2021. Chicago Sun-Times.
  3. Web site: New Mike Madigan replacement Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar sworn in after Edward Guerra Kodatt resigns. Craig. Wall. February 25, 2021. ABC7 Chicago.
  4. Web site: Edward Guerra Kodatt wins seat of former speaker Michael Madigan. WAND-TV.
  5. Web site: Mike Madigan replacement Edward Guerra Kodatt resigns after only 3 days, Angelica Guerrero Cuellar nominated as new successor. Craig. Wall. February 24, 2021. ABC7 Chicago.