Jessica "Jessie" Fuentes

26th Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027. Incumbent.

Campaign site (jessiefor26thward.com)

Running on

Filed nominating petitions for reelection on Oct. 19, 2026. Her campaign site, which lists "2027 Re-Election endorsements," points to ordinances she chief sponsored, including One Fair Wage, the Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance and the COPA Amendment, and names community safety through investment and care among her priorities.

Background

26th Ward alderwoman since 2023; former director of policy and youth advocacy at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center and dean of students at Roberto Clemente Community Academy.

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