Luis Gutiérrez
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Illinois's 4th district |
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1993-present |
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| Preceded by: | George E. Sangmeister |
| Succeeded by: | Incumbent |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Born: | December 10, 1953 Chicago, Illinois |
| Spouse: | Edilia Guitérrez |
Luís Vicente Gutiérrez (born December 10, 1953), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 4th District of Illinois (map).
Guitérrez was born in Chicago, was educated at Northeastern Illinois University, and was a teacher, social worker with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and a member of the Chicago Board of Aldermen before entering the House. Of Puerto Rican descent, he is a supporter of Puerto Rican independence, the Vieques movement, and other progressive causes. He is a member of the US Congressional Progressive Caucus. Gutiérrez has assembled support from a broad section of Chicagoans, including Mexican Americans, whites, African Americans and Puerto Ricans.
In December 2005, Gutierrez announced[1] that he might run for mayor of the city of Chicago in 2007.
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- BuzzFlash Interviews Congressman Luis Gutierrez
- Voting record maintained by the Washington Post
| Preceded by: George E. Sangmeister |
U.S. Representative of Illinois's 4th Congressional District 1993- |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
