Aaron M. Ortiz

Aaron M. Ortiz is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Aaron M. Ortiz is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Ortiz is a full-time legislator and former educator and college counselor in Chicago Public Schools, per his ilga.gov legislative profile. He has represented the 1st District since January 2019 and chairs the Counties & Townships Committee. He is a lifelong resident of Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood and a member of the Chicago Teachers Union. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.