Patrick J. O'Connor
Patrick J. O'Connor | |
|---|---|
| Chicago Alderman from the 40th Ward | |
| In office May 1983 – May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Rittenberg |
| Succeeded by | Andre Vasquez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1954 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Barbara O'Connor (m. 1979) |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Loyola University (B.A.) Loyola University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Alderman |
Patrick J. O'Connor (born June 21, 1955) is a former Chicago politician. He is the former alderman in Chicago's City Council representing the 40th ward on the North Side of the city. He was first elected in 1983 at age 28, and was re-elected eight times before losing to Andre Vasquez in 2019. O'Connor was an unsuccessful candidate in the Democratic Party primary election for Illinois's 5th congressional district special election, 2009.