Kevin Olickal

Kevin Olickal is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 16th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 11, 2023.

Kevin Olickal
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2023
Preceded byDenyse Wang Stoneback
Personal details
BornEvanston, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationOhio State University (BS)

Early life and education

The son of immigrants from India, Olickal was born in Evanston, Illinois, and raised in Skokie.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Ohio State University in 2010 and is a part-time law student at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.[2][3]

Career

Prior to his run for office, Olickal worked as the executive director of the Indo-American Democratic Organization. He also served as the chief of staff for Representative Karina Villa. Olickal was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in November 2022.[4]

References

  1. "Community - Students - Kevin Olickal - Profile | Loyola University Chicago". Loyola University Chicago - School of Law. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  2. "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  3. "Meet Kevin Olickal, Illinois House 16th District Democratic primary candidate". Chicago Sun-Times. 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  4. "Kevin Olickal". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
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