Maria Hadden

Maria Hadden
Hadden in 2018
Member of the Chicago City Council from the 49th ward
Incumbent
Assumed office May 20, 2019
Preceded by	Joe Moore
Personal details
Born	Maria Elaine Hadden (1981-01-20) January 20, 1981 (age 43) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Natalia Vera
Education	Ohio State University (BA) DePaul University (MS)

Maria Elaine Hadden is an American politician and community activist from Chicago. She is a member of the Chicago City Council, serving as alderperson for the city's 49th ward. She won election to that office after defeating 28-year incumbent Joe Moore in the 2019 election, and was reelected in 2023. The 49th ward includes most of Rogers Park and portions of West Ridge. She is a member of the Progressive Caucus, Black Caucus, and LGBT Caucus in the City Council.