Omar Aquino
Omar Aquino | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | William Delgado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1987 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Loyola University Chicago (BA, BS) |
Omar Aquino (born June 24, 1987) is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 2nd district. A Democrat, he was elected in the March 2016 Democratic primary and appointed to the seat effective July 1, 2016, following the retirement of William Delgado. Sworn into office at age 29, he is the youngest-ever Latino member of the Illinois State Senate and one of the youngest state senators in Illinois history. Previously, he served as an aide to Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth.