The 26th ward includes parts of the Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Hermosa, West Town, and Belmont Cragin neighborhoods.
[4] She worked as a program director at the youth center Café Teatro Batey Urbano and later as dean of students at her alma mater Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School and at Roberto Clemente Community Academy.
[5] Prior to her election, Fuentes was the director of policy and youth advocacy for the Puerto Rican Cultural Center.
After collecting signatures to appear on the ballot, Maldonado decided against running, making the election an open race.
[7] In the 2023 Chicago mayoral election runoff, Fuentes endorsed eventual winner Brandon Johnson.