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Aaron Ortiz

b. 1991

American politician

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Born 1991. Aaron Ortiz is an American politician.

Aarón Manuel Ortíz (born June 18, 1991) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 1st district.

Early life Prior to his election to the Illinois House of Representatives, Ortíz was a teacher and college counselor at Back of the Yards High School. He is a son of immigrants from Nuevo Ideal, Durango, Mexico. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, having earned a BA in Urban Planning in 2013.

Illinois House of Representatives Ortíz defeated Daniel J. Burke in the 2018 Democratic primary as part of a slate of Latino candidates backed by now Congressman Chuy García, and Senator Bernie Sanders. He was sworn into office January 9, 2019.

On March 17, 2020, Ortiz handily defeated his primary challenger Alicia Martinez, a worker with Brackenbox, Inc., and a former staffer and member of Alderman Edward M. Burke's political organization.

On January 21, 2021, Ortiz was added to House Leadership and was named as a new House Majority Caucus Whip. On February 5, 2021, Ortiz was elected as the House Chair for the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus.

As of July 2, 2022, Representative Ortíz is a member of the following Illinois House Committees:

Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education (HAPE) Appropriations - General Service (HAPG) Appropriations - Human Services (HAPH) Labor & Commerce (HLBR) Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee (HAPH-MEDI) Mental Health & Addiction (HMEH) Transportation Issues Subcommittee (HVES-TVSI) Transportation: Vehicles & Safety (HVES)

Ward Committeeperson On March 18, 2020, the same night of his first re-election, Ortiz defeated 52-year incumbent Edward M. Burke to become the first Latino Ward Committeeperson in Chicago's 14th Ward.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Positions held
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Aaron Ortiz?

American politician

When was Aaron Ortiz born?

Aaron Ortiz was born on 18 June 1991 in Gage Park.

What is Aaron Ortiz's occupation?

Aaron Ortiz is a politician.

What nationality is Aaron Ortiz?

Aaron Ortiz is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aaron Ortiz

· Wikidata: Q58494558

· DBpedia: Aaron Ortiz

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