Anabel Abarca

Anabel Abarca
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 12th ward
In office
December 14, 2022 – May 15, 2023
Appointed byLori Lightfoot
Preceded byGeorge Cardenas
Succeeded byJulia Ramirez
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
EducationDePaul University (BA)
Arizona State University, Tempe (MPA)
Loyola University Chicago (JD)

Anabel Abarca is an American politician, who served in the Chicago City Council as alderman for the 12th ward from 2022 to 2023. She was appointed to the position by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and confirmed by the City Council in December 2022, following the retirement of George Cardenas. She ran for re-election to a full term, but lost to Julia Ramirez. The 12th ward is on Chicago's southwest side, and includes portions of Brighton Park, McKinley Park, and Little Village.