Jaime Andrade Jr.Serving

Jaime Andrade Jr.

State HouseDemocrat

IL-HD-40 State House

Age 53·Mexican-American·Assistant House Majority Leader

Why This Race Matters

Jaime Andrade Jr. is running against Miguel Alvelo-Rivera (D, challenger).

Andrade faces a Democratic primary challenge in his northwest Chicago district. As chair of the Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & IT Committee and author of the nation's first AI hiring regulation law, his reelection is significant for Illinois' continued leadership in technology policy.

Andrade has held HD-40 since his 2013 appointment replacing Deb Mell. Won 2024 general election against Republican Patrycja Karlin. No Republican filed for 2026, so the March 17 Democratic primary is effectively the general election.

Key dates to watch: Primary on March 17, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Jaime M. Andrade Jr. is the Illinois State Representative for HD-40, serving Chicago's northwest side neighborhoods of Albany Park, Irving Park, Avondale, and Kilbourn Park since 2013. A lifelong resident of the 40th District and proud son of immigrants, Andrade is a pioneer in technology legislation — he authored the Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act, the first law in the nation regulating AI in hiring. He also created and formerly chaired the Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & IT Committee, making Illinois a leader in tech governance.

Family & Heritage

Son of immigrants, lifelong resident of Illinois' 40th District on Chicago's northwest side. Raised in the Irving Park neighborhood, attended local schools including St. Andrew Elementary and Gordon Technical High School.

Political Career

Before Politics

Assistant to Chicago Alderman Richard Mell (1998-2013); Legislative Assistant and Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms, Chicago City Council

Education

B.S.B. Accounting, DePaul University (cum laude); M.S.A.A. Audit Advisory Services, DePaul University Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business; St. Andrew Elementary School; Gordon Technical High School

Key Issues & Priorities

*AI regulation and technology policy (authored first-in-nation Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act)
*Cybersecurity and data privacy
*Consumer protection (Automatic Renewal Contract Act for easier subscription cancellation)
*Immigration rights
*Community safety
*Environmental protection
*Workers' rights

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