Andre Vasquez
Andre Vasquez | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 40th ward | |
| Assumed office May 20, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. O'Connor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1979 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Illinois, Chicago Kaplan University |
Andre Vasquez (born May 21, 1979) is a Chicago politician, community organizer, and former rapper. He is currently serving in the Chicago City Council as alderperson for the 40th ward, which includes parts of Lincoln Square, West Ridge, and Edgewater. He won election to that office in 2019, defeating incumbent Patrick O'Connor, and was re-elected in 2023. Since 2023, he has served as co-chair of the Progressive Caucus.