Susana Mendoza
Susana Mendoza (born May 13, 1972) is an American politician and the current Comptroller of Illinois. She formerly served as Chicago City Clerk and as a Illinois State Representative, representing the 1st District of Illinois – which included the Chicago communities of Brighton Park, Little Village, Gage Park and Back of the Yards.
Susana Mendoza | |
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| 10th Comptroller of Illinois | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
| Governor | Bruce Rauner J. B. Pritzker |
| Preceded by | Leslie Munger |
| City Clerk of Chicago | |
| In office May 16, 2011 – December 5, 2016 | |
| Mayor | Rahm Emanuel |
| Preceded by | Miguel del Valle |
| Succeeded by | Anna M. Valencia |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 10, 2001 – May 16, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Sonia Silva[1] |
| Succeeded by | Dena Carli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1972
(aged 53) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Truman State University (BA) |
She was first elected in 2001 and served into her sixth term, when she won the election for Chicago City Clerk in February 2011.
On November 2, 2018 a video leaked from Mendoza’s campaign showing her plans to run for Mayor of Chicago in 2019 even though she successfully ran for re-election as Comptroller in 2018.[2][3] Eight days after winning her re-election on November 14, Mendoza launched her mayoral campaign.[4] She lost in the first round of the election.
In July 2025, Mendoza announced that she would not run for re-election in 2026.[5]
Susana Mendoza Media
Mendoza was the first woman elected City Clerk in Chicago.
Mayoral candidates at a forum in December 2018; L–R: Paul Vallas, Willie Wilson, Mendoza, Gerry McCarthy, Toni Preckwinkle, Amara Enyia, La Shawn Ford, and Lori Lightfoot
References
- ↑ "Legislative Litmus Test". www.lib.niu.edu.
- ↑ "Susana Mendoza video leaks out declaring 'I'm running for mayor of Chicago'". Chicago Sun-Times. November 2, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ↑ "Video clip leaks of state Comptroller Susana Mendoza announcing run for Chicago mayor". Chicago Tribune. November 3, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ↑ "Eight days after winning comptroller election, Susana Mendoza announces run for Chicago mayor". Chicago Tribune. November 14, 2018. Archived from the original on November 14, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- ↑ "Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza says she won't seek re-election". Fox32Chicago. July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
Other websites
- Office of the Chicago City Clerk
- Rep. Susana Mendoza (D) 1st District, Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine 97th Illinois General Assembly (2011-2012)
- Rep. Susana Mendoza (D) 1st District, Archived 2010-06-06 at the Wayback Machine 96th Illinois General Assembly (2009-2010)
- Rep. Susana Mendoza (D) 1st District, Archived 2016-03-31 at the Wayback Machine 95th Illinois General Assembly (2007-2008)
- Rep. Susana Mendoza (D) 1st District, Archived 2016-03-10 at the Wayback Machine 94th Illinois General Assembly (2005-2006)
- Rep. Susana Mendoza (D) 1st District, Archived 2016-04-13 at the Wayback Machine 93rd Illinois General Assembly (2003-2004)
- Rep. Susana Mendoza (D) 1st District, 92nd Illinois General Assembly (2001-2002) - No links provided by http://www.ilga.gov
- Susana A. Mendoza for IL Comptroller Official Campaign Website
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
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