Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The elections were concurrent with the 2015 Chicago aldermanic elections. Emma Mitts Faces 3 Hopefuls Vying To Flip West Side City Council Seat After 23 Years", "4 Candidates Are Challenging Ald. One of the most closely watched races on Tuesday will see the end of an era for an alderman who has been in the city council for more than half a century. . Less than two hours after polls closed, the former Cook County prosecutor told a cheering crowd at Carnivale that his first course of action would really be to make sure our police officers have the resources they need to fight crime and what I can get out of my aldermanic budget to do that.. [24], Candidates are required to submit a petition with 473 signatures from registered voters in their ward in order to appear on the ballot. In all, 12 members of the City Council will not be seeking reelection, with several more defending seats that theyve only recently been appointed to. The 14th Ward includes parts of the Gage Park, Archer Heights, Brighton Park, and Chicago Lawn neighborhoods. The elections are non-partisan and use a two-round system where the top two finishers compete in a second-round run-off if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the first round. With all precincts reporting, Harris earned about 71 percent of the vote to win her fifth full term in office. Samantha Nugent Faces Data Researcher In Bid For 2nd Term Representing Northwest Side", "Ald. In Chicago, voters are casting their ballots in the races for mayor, alderperson, and police district councils. By Edward McClelland. Howard Brookins Steps Aside, 7 Hopefuls Battle To Succeed Him In 21st Ward", "Ayana Clark, Rep. Bobby Rush's Staffer, Running To Unseat Longtime 21st Ward Ald. Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. Michael Scott, who is working for his sisters campaign. They said most issues have already been resolved. "I think the difference between Brandon and Paul Vallas is that Brandon is working with other officials in this city," Young said. 2023 Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson pulled out of a Crain's Chicago Business forum in protest of a poll the news outlet released about the mayoral race. Senior Transportation Planner, City of Raleigh, N.C. In conceding the mayoral race Tuesday night, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca name-checked and congratulated several people connected to him who won their races. Ed Burke, the longest-serving City Council member in history, won't run for reelection in 2023, leaving a two-way race brewing for the seat that represents parts of Gage Park and Archer . "They said that this would never happen. You can use Block Clubs election guide,The Ballot, to learn more about each race, the incumbents and the challengers. After the election there will be partial recounts and they will report any discrepancies found. Media commentators and analysts have noted this unusually high number of retirements, comparing it to the broader "Great Resignation" phenomenon in the United States workforce. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help fund Streetsblog Chicagos next year of publication. By Christian Piekos. Alderman Michelle Harris is running for reelection of the #Great8thWard! La Spatas lead may not be enough to avoid a second round there too, City Council poised for big changes with multiple races up for grabs, No major damage reported as tornadoes briefly touch down in Joliet, Naperville, Progressive leaders can blame themselves if Garcia or Johnson fail to make mayoral runoff, Blackhawks trade Patrick Kane to Rangers in era-ending move, Oscar predictions: Signs point to Everything turning to gold, Wild Things 2023 Conference: Glorious gamut from poaching in forest preserves to queer ecology, Dear Abby: He likes wearing lingerie, wishes wife accepted it, Author or poser? Check out This Chart. With about 91 percent of the votes counted, La Spata was leading with 49.2% of the vote, and Royko had about 24%. As polls open in Chicago's municipal elections, will 1st Ward residents re-elect the incumbent? The city of Chicago, Illinois, is holding general elections for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, city council, and police district councils on February 28, 2023.A runoff election is scheduled for April 4, 2023. [29], Incumbent alderperson Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is running uncontested for re-election. Jake Towers, Corey Denelle Braddock and Howard Ray who received about 28% of votes all sought to unseat Mitts. [9] After months of debate, Rules Committee chair Michelle Harris announced on May 9, 2022, that a tentative deal had been reached with the support of 41 aldermen that would create 16 Black-majority wards, 14 Latino-majority wards, and one Asian American-majority ward. Reboyras chooses retirement over difficult reelection campaign", "Indicted Ald. Polls open 6am-7pm. We feel very confident about our position in the race., Ald. The BOE will continue to provide updates throughout the day. [17], Incumbent alderperson Walter Burnett Jr. is running for re-election uncontested. The 2023 municipal election will reshape Chicago's City Council. Hopkins also said it is clear that Vallas and Johnson will be the finalists in the runoff, and he said it is was time for Lightfoot to concede. 16th Ward Ward Map. and resulted in the reelection of incumbent mayor Rahm Emanuel. Hopkins said since the top finishing candidates will face off in a runoff, there will not be a victory speech. Doors were locked at Canter Middle School in Ward 4 and at Old St. Mary's Church in Ward 3 when voters arrived, according to BOE officials. Voters in some areas don't have any decisions to make because their alderman is running unopposed. Timmy Knudsen In 43rd Ward Race", "Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) faced challenges from CB Johnson and Corey Dooley. 30th Ward: Return of the Congressman's Daughter. Chicago City Council. Mayor Lori Lightfoot was coming in third Tuesday night. With 82% of the votes counted in the 14th ward, Jeyl Gutirrez is leading with 64% of the vote over rival Raul Reyes, who has 36% of the vote. David Brown, and move officers to four-day 10-hour shifts. Recommended Stories. Feb. 28, 2023. Roberto Maldonado withdraws from race for Chicago City Council", "Another one bites the dust: Ald. Woman, 55, fatally shot getting out of car in Austin. In his speech Tuesday night, Vallas touted his experience including as budget director for Mayor Richard M. Daley and then as chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools, and also in running the school system in Philadelphia and rebuilding the school system in New Orleans. Our reporters pursued every aldermanic and police district council candidate . While most of the attention on Election Day in Chicago has been focused on the nine Chicago Mayoral Candidates, Chicago voters will also be casting ballots for who should represent their Ward at City Council. Tom Tunney is retiring as alderman and his chief . Michael Shannon keeps us guessing in A Little White Lie. I Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times. Garca came in fourth, behind finalists Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot who was also eliminated. Patrick Daley Thompson in 11th Ward? Twelve of the wards are guaranteed to . Jason C. Ervin (28th) faced a challenge from Shawn A. Walker after the Illinois Appellate Court ruled that Walkers name could appear on the ballot. The change in her fortunes is dramatic. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman noted that Vallas and Johnson espouse much different views on policing with Vallas calling for more officers and running on a law-and-order platform, and Johnson opposing more spending on police. They're going to get a leader who has integrity, and a leader who will love us and invest in us," Gates told CBS 2's Marissa Perlman. The following candidate was certified to appear on the ballot, but dropped out of the race and endorsed Flores: The following candidates filed petitions but were removed from the ballot due to insufficient signatures: The incumbent alderperson, Roberto Maldonado, initially filed petitions to run, but withdrew before ballot certification. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Chicago? The innocent social worker was changing her clothes when a team of officers burst into her home. Register to Vote or Change . Updated 10:34PM. Matt O'Shea Faces 2 Challengers As He Seeks 4th Term In 19th Ward", "2 Challengers Taking On Ald. Find your sample balloton the Chicago Board of Elections website. All the candidates were out on the trail with cameras following them Monday, but Paul Vallas, avoided the cameras. Zoom in: Keeping track of all 50 wards and their political storylines is a lot of work.So we did it for you. That amounts to a turnout of 32.1% so far, with some vote by mail ballots still on the way in. Ald. Will third time be the charm for mayoral candidate Willie Wilson? "I think the four years have been a great accomplishment," Waguespack said. There were 1,338 outstanding mail-in ballots for the 25th Ward as of Tuesday, according to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. The membership of City Council will feature at least 16 new members compared to the winners of the previous election. Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid for re-election, with rivals Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson heading to a runoff election in April. @CDRosa joins the handful of other aldermen who *will not* face a challenger in February", "3 Candidates Are Challenging Ald. Gil Villegas To Represent 'Pool Noodle' 36th Ward. On Tuesday night, Young was excited with Johnson poised to be a finalist for a runoff election coming in second behind Paul Vallas. Vallas had 35 percent of the vote with 84 percent of the precincts reporting, and will be in the runoff election. All rights reserved, Here Are 11 Races to Watch in the 2023 Chicago Elections, What Time Do Polls Open and Close? "This is such a strong finish for Paul, and we all expected he was going to lead this race of nine contenders," Hopkins said. To voters who supported one of his rivals, Johnson said, "I want you to know that I'm running to be the mayor of you, too, and I'm going to work just as hard as I have to get to this point to earn your support.". Listen to The Ballot: A Block Club Chicago Podcast: With 21 of 24 precincts reporting Tuesday night, Taliaferro has just over 51 percent of the vote. 1, 2 and 3 issue, Gardiner, Villegas headed to runoff as incumbents (mostly) cruise in Northwest Side wards, 43rd Ward appears headed for a runoff, while 1st Ward Ald. At V Live Restaurant in Little Village, Sigcho-Lopez declared victory. Here's our quick take on what's happening in this year's election. Sophia King In South Side's 4th Ward", "4th Ward aldermanic candidate Paul Pearson knocked off ballot", "State Rep. Lamont Robinson The Latest To Announce Bid For Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, from the 25th Ward which includes Pilsen, Little Italy, Little Village and University Village. Like us to spread the word. Casting your vote. The mayoral primary is . Among the candidates he congratulated are Ald.-elect Julia Ramirez (12th), Ald.-elect Jeylu Gutierrez (14th), and reeelcted aldermen Mike Rodriguez (22nd) and Andre Vasquez (40th). Thanks! Alderperson Anabel Abarca. Mayor Lori Lightfoot files reelection nomination petitions for the 2023 Municipal Election at the Chicago Board of Elections Super Site at 191 N. Clark St. in the Loop, Monday morning, Nov. 28, 2022. He's about making sure that the police are able to their job in a way that keeps the community safe, and that people are encouraged by the police in their communities and not because they're afraid of the police.". CHICAGO More than 100 Chicagoans are running in this years aldermanic elections. It's his second bid for mayor, and he entered Election Day as the clear frontrunner. In the mayoral and aldermanic races, if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will face off again in a runoff on April 4. . Ed Burke Is Retiring After 54 Years In Office. Gates noted that Johnson a CTU organizer himself is a longtime middle school teacher who she said will "teach us how to become unified and organized. Taliaferro led with 51% of the votes with 88% of the precincts reporting Tuesday night. You are strongly encouraged to seek competent legal advice concerning your rights and obligations as a voter The majority of the citys 50 council seats are contested this election. This last day before the Chicago mayoral election. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is . Redirecting. "We will make Chicago the safest city in America.". [98][29], The following candidate filed petitions but withdrew before ballot certification:[29], Incumbent alderman Scott Waguespack is running uncontested for re-election. CHICAGO More than 100 Chicagoans are running in this year's aldermanic elections. Chris Taliaferro leaves Dever School after voting in Chicago, February 28, 2023. Monique Scott (24th) appeared to be heading into a run-off after facing challenges from seven candidates vying for the ward that oversees Lawndale. The race has been heated, especially with regard to crime, public transit, and the homeless encampment in Touhy Park -- which was the subject of a bizarre saga earlier this year in which none of the candidates were involved, but two of their names were invoked. See how they answered questions on issues from education to public safety to transportation. Chicago Sun-Times. The race for Chicago's mayor remains tight. Young said Johnson would operate differently than Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was polling third. He needs to secure at least 50 percent to avoid a runoff. "I really don't think we're going to get to 40 percent.". Request a Window Sign. Sophia King has like the other mayoral candidates in Chicago emphasized something at the top of voters' minds: public safety. There are 1,581,564 registered voters in Chicago. The mood at Mayor Lightfoot's campaign headquarters at Carpenters Hall went from subdued to dejected as the night went on. Johnson, who started the race with low name recognition, was able to climb into contention with the backing of the Chicago Teachers Union and other major labor unions. Daniel La Spata appears headed to a runoff election in the 1st Ward against attorney Sam Royko, son of legendary columnist Mike Royko, coming up just shy of a majority so far in the election. Bill Conway, who is running for alderman of the 34th Ward, carries daughter Billie at Manny's Deli in the West Loop on election day, Tuesday. WBEZ news coverage of the mayor's race and more from the 2023 municipal elections. While many polls suggest she might not make a runoff, if the mayor is concerned, she's not showing it. | Kevin Tanaka/For the Sun Times. The Supersite at 191 N. Clark St. and the Board Offices site at 69 W. Washington St. are open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. CHICAGO A grassroots community organizer and IT consultant announced his candidacy for 19th Ward alderman in the 2023 Chicago election. Updated on: February 28, 2023 / 10:35 PM These voters, as well as many working people, voted early, Hairston said. 14th Ward Ward Map. Sophia King and Roderick Sawyer, representing the fourth and sixth wards, respectively, are both opting out of running for reelection, and are instead running for Chicago mayor. The filing deadline for this election was November 28, 2022. Ald. Election day in Chicago has arrived. Your support allows us to continue providing the award-winning, watchdog and in-depth journalism our community deserves. 15th Ward Ward Map. Twelve of the wards are guaranteed to get a new leader with no incumbent on the ballot. Chris Taliaferro (29th) based on the preliminary results from Chicago Board of Elections and the Office . Raymond Lopez bows out of mayor race, will seek reelection to City Council", "History In The Making: Nicole Lee is Chicago's First Chinese-American Alderperson", "Southwest Side Ald. Elections 2023 Chicago aldermanic candidates answer Tribune questionnaire. Ald. New Starbucks line is a curiosity in Italy. We had a wonderful time with our neighbors, friends, and supporters!! Here's Who Is Running To Replace Him", "Jeylu Gutierrez for Alderperson of the 14th Ward", "Ald. Community activist Stephen "Andy" Schneider had 19%, and former Ald. Eight challengers seeking to deny Mayor Lori Lightfoot a second term in office. February 28, 2023 Election. Matthew O'Shea is facing a tough battle against . Timmy Knudsen appeared to keep his seat in the 43rd Ward, which covers most of Lincoln Park. Not sure which ward you live in? By Peter Maheras . Michael Rodriguez Faces 2 Challengers For 22nd Ward Seat", "Ald. 24th Ward incumbent candidate Ald. The CBS 2 Investigatorsbroke Young's story, which created waves across the city. Bill Conway, who is running for alderman of the 34th Ward, carries daughter Billie at Mannys Deli in the West Loop on election day, Tuesday. You can find all nine full interviews here. Hairston noted that in the 5th Ward which includes parts of Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore, and Grand Crossing 80 percent of voters are over 60. Key races include mayor, city council and police board election results. Not sure where to go to vote? Expand. The elections are part of the 2023 Chicago elections, which include elections for Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer. Ald. Chicago Transit Justice Coalition called for better CTA working conditions at protest, Todays Headlines for Tuesday, February 28, What Happens When You Ask Public Officials To Give Up Driving For A Week, After Lightfoot ousts homeless, CTA resumes ORD L service suspended for cleaning, New Better Streets Chicago Action Fund website endorses mayor and alder hopefuls, Still on the Fence About the Election? [29][96], Challenger Shawn Walker was initially removed from the ballot by the Board of Elections, but reinstated onto the ballot by the Illinois Appellate Court after an appeal. Political Matrix E: -6.45, S: -6.78: Re: 2023 Chicago Mayoral/Aldermanic Elections Reply #175 on: Today at 08:40:07 PM . Monique Scott (24th) stands outside of her ward office on the West Side, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. #RiderConsultingGroup #LawOfficesofTedLondon #AshlaurConstruction #ZPACTVENTURES", "Longtime Far South Side Ald. 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