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Jaime Andrade Jr.

Jaime Andrade Jr.
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 40th district
Assumed office
August 2013 (2013-August)
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

Jaime Andrade Jr. has served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives since his appointment in August 2013 to succeed now-Alderwoman Deb Mell as the representative for the 40th district. He won his first election in 2014, and is seeking re-election as a Democrat in 2016.

A long-time resident of the Irving Park neighborhood, Andrade's district is located on the northwest side of Chicago and includes Avondale, Irving Park and Albany Park. 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.

Andrade is a supporter of Marriage Equality, an Elected School Board, and a $15 Minimum Wage.

For the 2016 primary election, Andrade is endorsed by:


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