Willie Preston
Profile
Willie Preston is an American politician and activist currently serving as a member of the Illinois Senate for the 16th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office in January 2023. Prior to his legislative career, Preston worked as a union carpenter and as an organizer for Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL). He also served as a local school council member for Scott Joplin Elementary. In 2026, he unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Illinois's 2nd congressional district seat.
Details
- Born
- February 1, 1985 · 41 years old
- Education
- Chicago State University, Roosevelt University
- Career
- Union carpenter, community organizer
