Eva-Dina Delgado Explained

Eva-Dina Delgado
State House:Illinois
District:3rd
Term Start:November 15, 2019
Predecessor:Luis Arroyo
Party:Democratic
Education:Wellesley College (BA)
DePaul University (JD)

Eva-Dina Delgado is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 3rd district. The 3rd district, located in the Chicago 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 Illinois state representative Luis Arroyo. Arroyo resigned as the result of an indictment of federal program bribery. Her appointment came under contentious fire from then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after proxy votes from former representative Arroyo were used to select Delgado as his replacement.[3]

As of July 2, 2022, Representative Delgado is a member of the following committees:[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 3 (Illinois). 2013-05-18. 2020-01-07. United States Census Bureau.
  2. Web site: Boundaries - Community Areas (current). City of Chicago. January 7, 2020.
  3. News: Peoples Gas executive seated as replacement for ex-state Rep. Luis Arroyo, setting up potential showdown with Illinois House. Petrella. Dan. November 20, 2019. January 7, 2020. Chicago Tribune.
  4. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees . 2022-07-03 . ilga.gov.