Lisa Hernandez | |
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Chair of the Illinois Democratic Party | |
Assumed office July 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Robin Kelly |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Theresa Mah (redistricted) |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
In office January 10, 2007 – January 11, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Michelle Chavez |
Succeeded by | Theresa Mah (redistricted) |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, U.S. | July 14, 1961
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Charles Hernandez |
Education | Morton College (AA) Northeastern Illinois University (BA) |
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (born July 14, 1961) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 2nd district. The 2nd district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Berwyn, Brookfield, Cicero, Riverside, and Stickney and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhood of South Lawndale.[1][2] Hernandez was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1961 and lives in Cicero with her husband Charles and their three children.
Electoral career
Hernandez was first elected as State Representative in 2006.[3]
On July 30, 2022, Hernandez was elected chairperson of the Democratic Party of Illinois by the Illinois Democratic State Central Committee. She unseated incumbent chairperson Robin Kelly. Hernandez had been endorsed by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker and Jesús "Chuy" García prior to the election.[4]
Illinois House of Representatives
Committees
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Hernandez is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[5]
- Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
- Appropriations - Higher Education Committee
- Consumer Protection Committee
- Executive Committee
- Immigration & Human Rights Committee
- Income Tax Subcommittee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Redistricting Committee (Chairperson)
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Rules Committee
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | 3,111 | 56.74 | |
Democratic | Michelle Chavez (incumbent) | 1,509 | 27.52 | |
Democratic | Roberto Garcia | 863 | 15.74 | |
Total votes | 5,483 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | 10,041 | 78.30 | |
Republican | John Paul Ledvina | 2,782 | 21.70 | |
Total votes | 12,823 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 17,165 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 17,165 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 9,699 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 9,699 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 3,754 | 63.02 | |
Democratic | Robert R. Reyes | 1,907 | 32.01 | |
Democratic | Neftalie Gonzalez | 296 | 4.97 | |
Total votes | 5,957 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 19,249 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 19,249 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 12,382 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 12,382 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 23,079 | 79.45 | |
Republican | Andy Kirchoff | 5,969 | 20.55 | |
Total votes | 29,048 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 6,308 | 57.67 | |
Democratic | Robert Rafael Reyes | 4,630 | 42.33 | |
Total votes | 10,938 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 19,329 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 19,329 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 26,824 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 26,824 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | 16,412 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 16,412 | 100.0 |
References
- ↑ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 24 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-19. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
- ↑ "Boundaries - Community Areas (current)". City of Chicago. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Representative Elizabeth Hernandez (D)". ilga.gov. Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ↑ Kaufmann, Justin; Eng, Monica. "💪 Pritzker power grows". axios.com. Axios. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ↑ "Election Results 2006 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
- ↑ "Election Results 2006 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-08.
- ↑ "Election Results 2008 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- ↑ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- ↑ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
- ↑ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- ↑ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- ↑ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- ↑ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
- ↑ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ↑ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. December 4, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ↑ "Election Results 2022 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
External links
- Representative Elizabeth Hernandez (D) 24th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (24th Dist) constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez at Illinois House Democrats