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By HOI ABC
CHICAGO – Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt – a handpicked successor of former Rep. Mike Madigan – resigned Wednesday morning, just three days after his appointment.
According to our news partner HOI ABC the longest-serving lawmaker in Illinois history suggested his successor should resign late Tuesday night. The 26-year-old received 63% of the weighted vote in order to win former Rep. Mike Madigan’s seat on Sunday.
“After learning of alleged questionable conduct by Mr. Kodatt, it was suggested that he resign as state representative for the 22nd District,” stated Madigan and 13th Ward Alderman Marty Quinn. “We are committed to a zero tolerance policy in the workplace.”
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The former House Speaker put his 56% of the weighted vote toward Kodatt Sunday morning. Many already questioned Kodatt’s background since he worked as an infrastructure manager for Quinn, one of Madigan’s closest allies, since 2017.
The Democratic Party of Illinois later announced Wednesday that the second hearing to select a representative for the district will take place Thursday at 10 a.m. Madigan stated committee members will select a candidate who initially presented Sunday.
“I believe the most equitable way to proceed is to nominate the candidate who received the second-highest vote count,” Madigan stated. “It is my intention to nominate Angelica Guerrero Cuellar.”
Madigan previously represented the 22nd district for 50 years.