Andre Peloquin

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Andre Peloquin

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

February 28, 2023

Education

High school

College Park High School

Bachelor's

California State University, Chico, 2009

Personal

Birthplace

San Francisco, Calif.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Profession

Real Estate Broker

Contact

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Andre Peloquin ran for election to the Chicago City Council to represent Ward 48 in Illinois. He lost in the general election on February 28, 2023.

Peloquin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Chicago, Illinois (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Chicago City Council Ward 48

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth defeated Joe Dunne in the general runoff election for Chicago City Council Ward 48 on April 4, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (Nonpartisan)	52.5	9,289
	Submit photo	Joe Dunne (Nonpartisan)	47.5	8,411

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,700
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General election

General election for Chicago City Council Ward 48

The following candidates ran in the general election for Chicago City Council Ward 48 on February 28, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joe Dunne (Nonpartisan)	26.3	4,181
✔	Submit photo	Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (Nonpartisan)	22.9	3,647
		Nick Ward (Nonpartisan)	18.6	2,956
	Submit photo	Isaac Freilich Jones (Nonpartisan)	10.1	1,609
	Submit photo	Larry Svabek (Nonpartisan)	6.5	1,039
	Submit photo	Roxanne Volkmann (Nonpartisan)	5.5	880
		Andrew Peters (Nonpartisan)	3.7	589
	Submit photo	Nassir Faulkner (Nonpartisan)	2.5	394
		Andre Peloquin (Nonpartisan)	2.4	374
	Submit photo	Brian Haag (Nonpartisan)	1.5	234

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,903
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Andre Peloquin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peloquin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Andre Peloquin and I have been an Edgewater and Uptown resident of our ward for just about 10 years. I believe in the importance of showing up, helping out, and advocating for the diversity and heritage that makes the 48th Ward such a special place. I am an educator at heart and a supporter of pragmatic and progressive politics throughout our city and state. I believe that we need to take an expansive view of the way communities and local governments work together so we can achieve practical solutions for our neighborhood’s residents.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Crime and public safety comes first and must be improved upon. The community must work with police and be involved in reforming what community policing looks like.
• We must keep our neighborhoods diverse, affordable and welcoming to all. Safety, Seniors, Schools, Sustainability, Small Business' and Sidewalks are all interconnected and lead to thriving neighborhoods.
• Common sense and pragmatic solutions and are needed in this era of political extremes. We need people to come to the table and be able to work together to bring tangible results to our neighborhoods.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic development and thoughtful housing development.

Our Environment and Climate Change.

City finances while maintaining and increasing public services.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty and Integrity. Ability to listen and work together with people who don't always agree.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That our neighborhoods are in a better place then when I was first elected. In lowering crime, increasing economic development and opportunities, housing affordability, and the environment.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Meeting Bill Clinton and shaking his hand during a parade in San Francisco on his 1992 campaign for president.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Seasonal Warehouse Assistant. Many years during school summer break.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Aldermanic Prerogative: Zoning decisions are a little known power that Aldermen have and the importance of what can and cannot be build within the boundaries of the ward.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. I have many years or working in campaign politics and the ability to work with others to achieve our mutual goals.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The ability to listen. A pragmatic thinker who is able to get all individuals and organizations to the table to hear what their needs are and work in collaboration to come to a successful and acceptable outcome.

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