Delia Ramirez
Democrat Representative of Illinois's 3rd district
Representative
Illinois, district 3
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025
1
Congresses Served
1
House Terms
June 2, 1983 (41 years old)
Birthday
- American politician serving as the U.S. representative since 2023
- Served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2018 to 2023
- First Guatemalan American elected to the Illinois General Assembly
- First Latina to represent Illinois in Congress
- Raised in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood
- Holds a Bachelor of Arts in justice studies from Northeastern Illinois University
- Worked in leadership roles in social service agencies, nonprofit advocacy organizations, and local community organizations before entering politics
- Advocated for stable housing, schools, reliable government, public safety, and justice reform
- Opposed Chicago mayor’s plan for real estate transfer tax, advocating for funds to address homelessness and affordable housing
- Sponsored legislation for a temporary moratorium on rent and mortgage payments during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Led efforts to include Medicaid benefits for undocumented seniors in the budget bill, making Illinois the first state to do so
- Named vice-chair of the Housing Committee in the Illinois House, introduced legislation to address housing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Does not oppose socialism or socialist policies
- Voted in favor of removing U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days in 2023
- Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
- Voted against a congressional resolution stating Israel is not a racist or apartheid state and reaffirming U.S. support for Israel
- Committee assignments include Homeland Security and Veterans’ Affairs
- Member of the Congressional Equality Caucus and Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Married to Boris Hernandez, a DACA recipient
- First United Methodist Latina in Congress