Gilbert Villegas
Gil Villegas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 36th ward | |
| Assumed office May 18, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas Sposato (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1970 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Northeastern Illinois University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Unit | 2nd Light Antiaircraft Missile Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Gilbert Villegas (born October 26, 1970)[1][2] is an American politician who has been a member of the Chicago City Council for the city's 36th ward since 2015.[3] Before, he was the chief of staff of the Illinois Capital Development Board.[4]
In November 2021, Villegas announced his candidacy for Illinois's 3rd congressional district in the 2022 election.[5] He lost the Democratic nomination to Delia Ramirez.[6]
References
- ↑ "Illinois' newest Latino congressional district brings heavy competition, divided Democratic visions". Chicago Tribune. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ↑ "Endorsement: Gilbert Villegas". New Politics. Archived from the original on 2022-02-20. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ↑ "Ward Maps" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. 2012-09-21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ↑ "Gilbert Villegas Jr appointed by IL Gov. Quinn to Chief of Staff for IL Capital Development Board". Hispanic Professional Network. 2011-04-07. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ↑ Sweet, Lynn (2021-11-09). "Ald. Gilbert Villegas launches congressional bid in new heavily Hispanic district in Illinois". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ↑ "State Rep. Delia Ramirez defeats Ald. Gil Villegas in newly drawn Illinois 3rd District". Chicago Sun-Times. 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2022-09-28.