Felix Cardona Jr.

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Felix Cardona
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 31st ward
Assumed office
May 20, 2019
NonpartisanFelix Cardona, Jr.3,58454.3%
NonpartisanMilagros Santiago3,01745.7%
General election for Chicago City Council Ward 31, February 26 [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
NonpartisanMilagros Santiago2,58840.3%
NonpartisanFelix Cardona, Jr.2,13233.2%
NonpartisanColin Bird-Martinez1,69926.5%

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