Felix Cardona Jr.

Felix Cardona Jr. (born 1974/1975)^[1] is a Democratic member of the Chicago City Council representing the 31st Ward.

Felix Cardona
Member of the Chicago City Council from the 31st ward
Incumbent
Assumed office May 20, 2019
Preceded by	Milly Santiago
Personal details
Born	1974 or 1975 (age 50–51)
Political party	Democratic
Education	Northeastern University (BS)

Political career

Cardona was elected alderman from the 31st Ward of Chicago in 2019, unseating incumbent alderman Milly Santiago.

Cardona assumed office as alderman on May 20, 2019.^[2] He is currently a member of the Latino Caucus.^[3] He was a member of the Progressive Reform Caucus during the 2019-23 term,^[4] but did not join it after the 2023 election. Cardona is affiliated with the Democratic Party.^[5]

Criticism from LGBTQ Victory Fund

The LGBTQ Victory Fund, which is a national organization that promotes LGBTQ politicians being elected, criticized Cardona for "homophobic comments" made to his fellow 31st Ward alderman candidate Colin Bird-Martinez who the LGBTQ Victory Fund endorsed. He was also criticized for receiving benefits from Maranatha USA/Maranatha Word Revival which they claim is a "anti-LGBTQ religious organization".^[6]

Elections

2019

General runoff election for Chicago City Council Ward 31, April 2^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Nonpartisan	Felix Cardona, Jr.	3,584	54.3%
	Nonpartisan	Milagros Santiago	3,017	45.7%

General election for Chicago City Council Ward 31, February 26^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Nonpartisan	Milagros Santiago	2,588	40.3%
	Nonpartisan	Felix Cardona, Jr.	2,132	33.2%
	Nonpartisan	Colin Bird-Martinez	1,699	26.5%