Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (born July 14, 1961) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 2nd district. The 2nd district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Berwyn, Brookfield, Cicero, Riverside, and Stickney and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhood of South Lawndale.[1][2] Hernandez was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1961 and lives in Cicero with her husband Charles and their three children.
Lisa Hernandez | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Illinois Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office July 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Kelly |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Theresa Mah (redistricted) |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 10, 2007 – January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle Chavez |
| Succeeded by | Theresa Mah (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1961 Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Charles Hernandez |
| Education | Morton College (AA) Northeastern Illinois University (BA) |
Electoral career
Hernandez was first elected as State Representative in 2006.[3]
On July 30, 2022, Hernandez was elected chairperson of the Democratic Party of Illinois by the Illinois Democratic State Central Committee. She unseated incumbent chairperson Robin Kelly. Hernandez had been endorsed by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker and Jesús "Chuy" García prior to the election.[4]
Illinois House of Representatives
Committees
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Hernandez is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[5]
- Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
- Appropriations - Higher Education Committee
- Consumer Protection Committee
- Executive Committee
- Immigration & Human Rights Committee
- Income Tax Subcommittee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Redistricting Committee (Chairperson)
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Rules Committee
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | 3,111 | 56.74 | |
| Democratic | Michelle Chavez (incumbent) | 1,509 | 27.52 | |
| Democratic | Roberto Garcia | 863 | 15.74 | |
| Total votes | 5,483 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | 10,041 | 78.30 | |
| Republican | John Paul Ledvina | 2,782 | 21.70 | |
| Total votes | 12,823 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 17,165 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 17,165 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 9,699 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 9,699 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 3,754 | 63.02 | |
| Democratic | Robert R. Reyes | 1,907 | 32.01 | |
| Democratic | Neftalie Gonzalez | 296 | 4.97 | |
| Total votes | 5,957 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 19,249 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 19,249 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 12,382 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,382 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 23,079 | 79.45 | |
| Republican | Andy Kirchoff | 5,969 | 20.55 | |
| Total votes | 29,048 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 6,308 | 57.67 | |
| Democratic | Robert Rafael Reyes | 4,630 | 42.33 | |
| Total votes | 10,938 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 19,329 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 19,329 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (incumbent) | 26,824 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 26,824 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | 16,412 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 16,412 | 100.0 | ||
References
External links
- Representative Elizabeth Hernandez (D) 24th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (24th Dist) constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez Archived 2011-01-12 at the Wayback Machine at Illinois House Democrats