Madigan successor steps down just days after appointment Greg Bishop, The Center Square Feb. 24, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Mike MadiganPhoto provided Just days after former state Rep. Michael Madigan handpicked his replacement to the Illinois House, state Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt, D-Chicago, has stepped down and power broker Madigan has now backed Angelica Guerrero Cuellar. “This morning, the House Clerk received Rep. Kodatt’s resignation,” according to a statement from House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office. In a joint statement with Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn late Tuesday from a Madigan spokesperson, Madigan suggested Kodatt resign “after learning of alleged questionable conduct.” “After learning of alleged questionable conduct by Mr. Kodatt, it was suggested that he resign as state representative for the 22nd District,” the statement said. “We are committed to a zero tolerance policy in the workplace.”