Barbara Hernandez

Barbara Hernandez is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 50th District. First appointed to the legislature in 2019 to represent the 83rd District, she became the youngest member of the Illinois General Assembly at the time. Following the 2020 census and legislative redistricting, she was elected to represent the 50th District. In 2023, she was appointed as an Assistant Majority Leader. Prior to her legislative career, she served on the Kane County Board. Hernandez resides in Aurora, Illinois.