Felix Cardona Jr. (born 1974/1975) is a

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member of the

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representing the 31st Ward.

Political career

Cardona was elected alderman from the 31st Ward of Chicago in

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, unseating incumbent alderman

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. Cardona assumed office as alderman on May 20, 2019. He is currently a member of the Latino Caucus and the Progressive Reform Caucus. Cardona is affiliated with the

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Criticism from LGBTQ Victory Fund

The

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, 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".

Elections

2019

References

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