Maria Hadden | |
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 Hadden in 2018 | |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 49th ward | |
| Assumed office May 20, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Elaine Hadden January 20, 1981 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Natalia Vera |
| Education | Ohio State University (BA) DePaul University (MS) |
Maria Elaine Hadden is an American politician and community activist from Chicago. She is a member of the Chicago City Council, serving as alderperson for the city's 49th ward. She won election to that office after defeating 28-year incumbent Joe Moore in the 2019 election, and was reelected in 2023. The 49th ward includes most of Rogers Park and portions of West Ridge. She is a member of the Progressive Caucus, Black Caucus, and LGBT Caucus in the City Council.