Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar is a Democratic member of the

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from the 22nd district since February 25, 2021. The 22nd district, located in the

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, includes parts of Bedford Park and

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and includes all or parts of the

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, Brighton Park,

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, Clearing, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge,

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, and West Lawn.

Early life, education, and career

Guerrero-Cuellar grew up in South Lawndale, Chicago in Little Village and later in West Lawn, Chicago. She is the daughter of immigrant parents who originated from the state of

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Illinois House of Representatives

Guerrero-Cuellar was appointed by the

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to replace Edward Guerra Kodatt in the

who resigned after three days in office. Kodatt was appointed to the

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when

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resigned from the Illinois General Assembly. Guerrero-Cuellar was sworn into office on February 25, 2021. As of July 3, 2022, Representative Guerrero-Cuellar is a member of the following Illinois House committees: * Appropriations - General Service Committee (HAPG) * Health Care Availability & Access Committee (HHCA) * Mental Health & Addiction Committee (HMEH) * Police & Fire Committee (SHPF) * Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR) * Transportation: Vehicles & Safety (HVES)

Electoral history

References

External links

Representative Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D)
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