Jessica Karina Velez
Democratic · Illinois · 2026On the ballot
Circuit Court, Cook County, 16th Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. MendozaIllinois · 2026Cook County sample ballotBiography
Jessica Karina Velez is a first-generation Ecuadorian American who was born and raised in Chicago, per her campaign site. She has over a decade of legal experience across the private and public sectors and has been involved in pro bono service and bar-association volunteer work, per her campaign site.
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