Anna M. Valencia

American public official

Anna M. Valencia (born January 16, 1985) is an American politician. She is the City Clerk of Chicago since 2017. She replaced Susana Mendoza.[1] She was elected to a full term as City Clerk in 2019.[2]

Anna M. Valencia
City Clerk of Chicago
Assumed office
January 25, 2017
MayorRahm Emanuel
Lori Lightfoot
Brandon Johnson
Preceded bySusana Mendoza
Personal details
Born (1985-01-16) January 16, 1985 (age 39)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Reyahd Kazmi (m. 2013)
Children1
EducationUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BA)

Valencia unsuccessfully ran in the 2022 election for Illinois Secretary of State.[3]

References change

  1. "With two standing ovations, Valencia sworn in as city clerk". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
  2. "City Clerk Anna Valencia wins re-election after rivals tossed off ballot". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
  3. "Ald. Pat Dowell enters Secretary of State race". Chicago Crusader. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.