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Christian Mitchell is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 26th district, which encompasses portions of Near North Side's Streeterville, as well as parts of the Loop, Oakland, Grand Boulevard, Kenwood, Hyde Park, South Shore, and South Chicago community areas. He is currently the youngest active member of the Illinois General Assembly.

Background

Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) is a public policy graduate of the University of Chicago. He was raised on the West Side of Chicago by a single mother. He is currently a resident of the Bronzeville neighborhood.

Political Apprenticeship

Prior to his election to public office, Mitchell worked for both Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago City Council 4th Ward Alderman William D. Burns. Rep. Christian Mitchell is a former community organizer who has legislative legislation with an urban weatherization program, marriage equality, pension reform, and a universal fare pass for local buses and trains.

The urban weatherization program