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Miguel Alvelo-Rivera
Candidate for State House
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Biography
Miguel Alvelo-Rivera (Democratic Party) is running for the Illinois House of Representatives District 40. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he holds degrees from Northland College and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. His career includes teaching, advocacy, and serving as executive director of the Latino Union of Chicago, where he fights for workers' rights, healthcare, and social justice.
Top Priorities
- Workers' rights and fair labor conditions
- Environmental justice and climate change action
- Community-based public safety and investing in social services