James O'Brien
State House of Representatives, District 13, IL
2026 Endorsement
James O'Brien is the grandson of Irish immigrants running for state representative to make the American Dream possible for others. He has dedicated his entire career to public service, championing historic statewide school funding reform and working on the implementation of Illinois' climate goals and energy affordability initiatives. James earned a JD from Chicago-Kent and an MS in Energy Policy & Climate from Johns Hopkins. He is running to make Chicago affordable and welcoming for all.