Kevin Olickal

Kevin John Olickal is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 16th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 11, 2023.

Early life and education

The son of Malayali immigrants from India, Olickal was born in Evanston, Illinois, and raised in Skokie. His parents emigrated in the late 1980s. He graduated from Niles North High School in 2011 before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Ohio State University in 2015 and his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2025.

Career

Prior to his run for office, Olickal worked as the executive director of the Indo-American Democratic Organization. Olickal was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in November 2022.