See Chicago aldermanic race results as they come in below. The following candidates launched campaigns but withdrew before filing nominating petitions: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Nobody seems to be able to figure out what has he done. [12] A resident group called Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission also proposed its own map, but it did not receive support from any member of the council. ", "46th Ward Runoff Comes Down To Community Organizer Angela Clay, Former Congressional Aide Kim Walz", "10 Candidates Are Vying To Replace Retiring Ald. Public safety, youth services and economic development have been key issues for the Southeast Side ward. Unsure of where to vote? #RiderConsultingGroup #LawOfficesofTedLondon #AshlaurConstruction #ZPACTVENTURES", "Longtime Far South Side Ald. Texas plans to resume busing migrants on Monday. That's the most in a city election since February 1999 when 623,755 ballots were cast. Even more change is likely with 39 of 50 ward races contested. ", "Chicagoans Could Vote On Ward Map For First Time In 30 Years As Alderpeople Send Rival Version To Ballot", "As City Council Fights Over Ward Boundaries, A Resident-Backed Map Is Delivered To City Hall With No Aldermanic Support", "Chicago's Controversial New Ward Map Approved With 16 Black, 14 Latino Wards", "Hairston to retire next year after 24 years on City Council", "Ald. Leslie Hairston was another close one: community organizer Desmon Yancy ended up defeating Martina Tina Hone, Mayor Lori Lightfoots chief engagement officer, by 426 votes. Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward. Howard Brookins Jr. stepping down in May after two decades, but who it is remains to be seen. Monique Scott Faces Crowded Field To Keep West Side's 24th Ward Seat After Taking Over Brother's Post", "CPS Educator Aida Flores Running For 25th Ward Alderperson Again", "First Responder Daniel Montes Challenging Ald. Committee Members. 12th ward candidate Julia Ramirez and 26th ward candidate Jessie Fuentes hope to expand violence prevention and social programs. Of course we won't know the full make-up of the new city council until after the runoff elections in April. Susan Sadlowski Garza Won't Seek Reelection After 2 Terms Representing Southeast Side", "End of an era in Chicago politics as Burke chooses retirement over uphill battle for a record 15th term", "48th Ward Ald. Not all ballots made it back: 33,173 mail ballots were sent to voters but not returned, either with a timely postmark or at all, Bever said. Sophia King, state Rep. Lamont Robinson appeared to be cruising to victory Tuesday over Prentice Butler, Kings chief of staff, in the 4th Ward, representing the South Loop, the Bronzeville lakefront neighborhood, Prairie Shores, South Commons and Kenwood. California Attorney General Lori Torres Whitt challenged incumbent Ald. Under mayors whether they were Daley or Rahm there was just much more of a respect for each alderman and what their needs are for their community. The ward includes the Lincoln Park, Old Town Triangle and Gold Coast neighborhoods. The open 5th Ward race to succeed Ald. The city broke a municipal early vote record on April 3, when election officials encouraged early turnout to avoid storms forecast for Election Day. The departure of four more longtime members Leslie Hairston (5th), Howard Brookins (21st), Ariel Reboyras (30th) and Tom Tunney (44th) will deprive the Council of 84 more years of experience. Community organizer Ronnie Mosley and retired firefighter Cornell Dantzler faced off in the runoff after Ald. Harry Osterman participates in a panel discussion on civilian police oversight at a City Club of Chicago luncheon in May 2018. "We might as well put him on a milk carton because nobody seems to know who he is. William Hall, left, and Richard Wooten are in a runoff in Chicago's 6th Ward. Monique Scott held a commanding lead with 67% of the vote to challenger Creative Scotts 33%, according to unofficial results. [21][22] She was first appointed to office in 2017, and elected outright in 2019. "And that's exciting, because that's how we see things changing and we see progress.". Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday with a two-night star-studded stand at the Hollywood Bowl, where he was joined by Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, the Chicks. Alderman Chris Taliaferro is facing CB Johnson in the race for the 29th Ward, which was still too close to call on Election Night. The ward includes Andersonville, Edgewater and the northern part of Uptown. That could set the stage for the electorate to send even more veterans packing. He is trying to defend his short record particularly on public safety, a key issue in the ward by positioning himself as a thinker on policing strategy. The Chicago City Council sees its share of turnover in every election cycle. I dont think that there will be an effort to defund police. Hall's opponent, Richard Wooten, is also a pastor and businessman who retired after more than two decades in the Chicago Police Department. Fourteen aldermanic seats are up for grabs in the April 4, 2023, runoff election. Leslie Hairston In Packed 5th Ward Race", "As Ald. I dont think that collaborative relationship has been there under Lightfoot, Tunney said. [23] She was first elected in 2019. WebApril 18, 2023 Last day that a mailed Vote By Mail ballot (postmarked or certified April 4 or earlier) may arrive at the Election Board to be included in the count. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, is being challenged in Chicago's runoff election by Leonor "Lori" Torres Whitt. After that, the 48th Ward has 10 candidates elbowing for position to fill the vacancy created by Ostermans departure. Harry Osterman (48th) said he is not concerned about the Council making a sharp left turn. The 14 Chicago City Council seats to be decided by a runoff election. Taliaferro had mounted an unsuccessful run for Cook County judge in 2022 and was forced into a runoff by just a few dozen votes in the general election in February. Brian Comer, left, is challenging Ald. April 25, 2023 / 1:17 PM / CBS Chicago. Michelle Harris For South Side Seat", "2 Candidates Will Challenge Ald. [21], Incumbent alderperson Walter Burnett Jr. is running for re-election uncontested. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward. Nearly 54,000 mail ballots, which had to be postmarked by Election Day to be counted, continued to trickle in between April 4 and the April 18 deadline, according to the board. On Election Day, a ", "Angela Clay 46 Ward Aldermanic Candidate on Instagram: "I'm happy to accept the endorsement of the 33rd Ward Working Families! [28], Candidates are required to submit a petition with 473 signatures from registered voters in their ward in order to appear on the ballot. All Rights Reserved. Angela Clay, left, and Kim Walz are in a runoff for Chicago's 46th Ward. The 2023 Chicago aldermanic election will take place in two rounds on February 28 and April 4, 2023, to elect 50 alderpersons to the Chicago City Council. WebThese include: election calendars, information on filing of nominating papers, information on filing objections, and historical information/reference materials on past Electoral Board (Eileen T. Meslar and Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune). The Council had been shifting a little bit to the left of center. People are tired of being left behind by the wealthy and political elite in this city. [102] Two other candidates filed nominating petitions, but one (Beverly Miles) was removed from the ballot due to insufficient signatures and another (Timothy Gladney) withdrew before ballot certification. ", "My opponent is running for alderman. Here is a list of the people who have served as an alderman since that time. Those returns helped push Brandon Johnsons win over challenger Paul Vallas from 51.44% on the night of the election to 52.16% at the time of proclamation, and tip the scales for certain aldermanic races that were too close to call election night. Michael Rodriguez Faces 2 Challengers For 22nd Ward Seat", "Ald. ABC7 political analyst Laura Washington says big changes are likely coming for the city council. CB Johnson, left, is challenging Ald. Sophia King's 4th Ward Seat", "12 Hopefuls Aim To Replace Ald. cdsa.vote", "ENDORSEMENT ALERT AAMP IL is thrilled to announce our first 2023 Municipal Election Endorsements: Angela Clay for 46th Ward Alderperson @ClayFor46 & Mueze Bawany for 50th Ward Alderperson @muezefor50! 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. Raymond Lopez Faces 2 Community Activists In 15th Ward Race After Abandoning Mayoral Bid", "Ald. Jim Gardiner To Represent Far Northwest Side's 45th Ward", "Portage Park Business Owner, Community Advocate James Suh Joins Race To Unseat Ald. So has former Inspector General Joe Ferguson, who branded Chicago the only major city in the United States that allows its mayor to dictate the lineup of Council committee chairs, who determine what legislation gets heard or if it gets heard at all. He will be in a runoff to succeed Roderick Sawyer, who gave up the office to run for mayor. Timmy Knudsen In 43rd Ward Race", "Ald. Descent into alcoholism cost him Council seat; now, Proco Joe Moreno hits comeback trail, Burger Sting: Burke tried to shake down fast-food execs to get business for law firm, feds say, Tunney joins exodus from Chicago City Council, Kitchen cabinets, sump pumps were kickbacks, says indictment charging Ald. Michele Smith. Interested candidates must have lived in the 11 th ward for at least one year prior to their appointment, Policing and public safety are the biggest issues in this ward that encompasses all or parts of the Old Irving Park, Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Gladstone Park, Edgebrook, Wildwood and Norwood Park neighborhoods. (Shanna Madison and Terrence Anto / Chicago Tribune). With Ald. [2], Incumbent alderperson Brian K. Hopkins (elected 2015) is running uncontested. Ald. 1 issue across every neighborhood in Chicago, and thats not gonna change even though United Working Families wants to eliminate hundreds of vacancies in the Chicago Police Departments $1.94 billion budget, as well as CPDs newly enlarged advertising budget. Sophia King Announces Run for Mayor, Promising 'Collaboration' Not 'Confrontation', "Ja'Mal Green Joins Race for Mayor, Becoming 2nd Progressive Challenger to Lightfoot", "Former schools chief Paul Vallas is running for Chicago mayor again", "Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson says he is running for Chicago mayor", "Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia announces run for mayor of Chicago", "Arne Duncan cracks the door open to 2023 race for mayor against Lightfoot", "Duncan signals new interest in race against Lightfoot", "U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley he won't run for Chicago mayor in 2023", "Chicago FOP President John Catanzara says he won't challenge Lightfoot in 2023 mayoral election", "Chicago mayoral election: Lightfoot challengers could launch campaigns soon, sources say", "Lightfoot's troubles put her under harsh spotlight as office she holds becomes shadow of what it was", "Tabulated Statement of the Returns and Proclamation of the Results of the Canvass of the Election Returns for the February 28, 2023 Municipal General and Alderperson Elections Held in Each of the Precincts in All the Wards in the City of Chicago", "Clobbered in race for Illinois secretary of state, Valencia will seek reelection as city clerk", "City Clerk Anna Valencia Assured 2nd Term After No Challengers Enter Race", "City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Is Unopposed For 2nd Term As City's Top Banker", "Redrawing Chicago wards map sets off battle between Black, Latino caucuses", "Interested in Serving on a District Council? Incumbent Ald. Lopez is the only Hispanic weho has announced for mayor on Prentice Butler, left and Rep. Lamont Robinson are in a runoff for Chicago's 4th Ward. Harry Osterman. Migrant children have been put to work in hazardous jobs, in violation of child labor laws, according to recent news reports. Burnett, a 28-year-veteran who has been a loyal supporter of every mayor he has ever served under, will be the new City Council dean. 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. The elections are part of the 2023 Chicago elections, which include elections for Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer. Timmy Knudsen in the 43rd Ward. Alderman Michelle Harris is running for reelection of the #Great8thWard! "We will adapt and overcome," Gardiner said. Robinsons and Butlers campaigns emphasized their experience in government, with Robinson focusing on his connections at the state level and Butler on his community engagement. Im looking forward to the next phase, the next step of life, he said. The new alderpersons will be working with Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to potentially advance or stall his priorities. [33], Bennett Lawson, chief of staff to incumbent Tom Tunney and former legislative aide, is running uncontested. 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 th George Cardenas, when Cardenas, Lightfoots deputy floor leader, was elected to a seat on the Cook County Board of Review. (Brian Cassella and Eileen Mesler/Chicago Tribune). Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot ran for re-election, and faced eight challengers: Kam Buckner (member of Illinois House of Representatives),[3] Willie Wilson (businessman and perennial candidate),[4][5] Roderick Sawyer (member of the Chicago City Council),[6] Sophia King (member of the Chicago City Council),[7] Ja'Mal Green (community activist),[8] Paul Vallas (former CEO of Chicago Public Schools),[9] Brandon Johnson (member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners),[10] and Jesus "Chuy" Garca (U.S. Representative from Illinois's 4th congressional district). George Cardenas Will Resign Nov. 30 To Join Cook County Board Of Review", "Monique Scott Appointed To Her Brother's Job As 24th Ward Alderman As He Retires", "Timmy Knudsen Appointed 43rd Ward Alderman, Filling Vacancy Left By Michele Smith's Retirement", "Candidate Filing Report: Chicago Municipal General Election 2023", "After Scandals, Proco Joe Moreno Wants A Shot At Political Redemption. Reboyras chooses retirement over difficult reelection campaign", "Indicted Ald. "That's what Chicagoans do.". Unclear who among over 170 Chicago aldermen candidates will win, thanks to tight margins. I appreciate the time of service in the 4th Ward the last 12 years. Jim Gardiner has fought his reputation for scandals in his campaign against his challenger, lawyer Megan Mathias. Felix Cardona Jr. Faces Community Activist In 31st Ward Race", "Ald. A lot of residents remain concerned about crime, education and rising property taxes, while some in the ward like real estate broker Rafiq Abdullah said he's most concerned with the impact of gentrification in Bridgeport, where he has lived for eight years. Elections will be held for Mayor of Chicago, City Clerk of Chicago, City Treasurer of Chicago, all 50 members of the Chicago City Council, and 66 members of the newly-created police District Councils. The closest was in the 30th Ward race on the Northwest Side to succeed outgoing Ald. Monique Scott, 50, was appointed to fill the seat vacated by her brother, former Ald. RELATED: Brandon Johnson elected Chicago's next mayor. In the 21st Ward, seven are running to replace Brookins. Here's What We Know So Far, Exclusive: Trinity Fatu, Formerly WWE's Naomi, Talks Making Surprise Return with IMPACT Wrestling in Chicago, This 28-Year-Old Pays $62 a Month to Live in a Dumpster He Built for $5,000Take a Look Inside, 25-Year-Old Makes $200/Hour Without a Bachelor's Degree: I Work Less Than 6 Hours a Day'. The most crowded races are in the 5th and 6th wards, with 11 candidates each. Four alderpersons were elected outright Tuesday night, including Jeyl Gutirrez, who won the seat vacated by Ed Burke, who has been in the office for 54 years. Nicole Lee in the 11th Ward. Whitt is on the executive board of the Chicago Teachers Union and has experience as an educator, community organizer and labor advocate. Gilbert Villegas also held on to their seats. What will the next Chicago City Council look like? Chris Taliaferro is in a runoff against CB Johnson, the longtime leader of a nonprofit that helps people recovering from drug use. Gilbert Gil Villegas, who won a third term. Tom Tunney, is shown inside the Belmont Street Ann Sather location in 2020. [24], Elections were held for 22 newly-created police district councils, one for each of the city's police districts. Results will begin to display after polls [119], Incumbent alderperson Matt Martin (elected 2019) is running uncontested for re-election.[33]. Recent polls have found Vallas, 69, and Johnson, 46, to be neck and neck with only a few percentage points separating them. That election featured a landslide victory for incumbent Mayor Richard M. Daley against U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush. Mary Ann Smith while progressive organizations and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson support Manaa-Hoppenworth. James Cappleman As Uptown, Lakeview Alderperson", "Marianne Lalonde Running Again For 46th Ward Office After Nearly Unseating Cappleman Last Election", "Federal Administrative Judge, Palmer House Bartender Among Candidates Vying To Replace Retiring Ald. "Even his most staunch supporter, Congressman Davis, ran for mayor and congressman and was unsuccessful, but it didn't mean he was less committed to the people in the area that he served at the time.". Fourteen aldermanic seats are up for grabs in the The 21st Ward includes Auburn Gresham and parts of Chatham, Roseland and Washington Heights, where the candidates have emphasized economic opportunities for residents. Anthony Napolitano Faces Edison Park Organizer In Race For 41st Ward Seat", "5 Candidates Vying To Unseat Lightfoot-Appointed Ald. In yet another Chicago City Council race heralding a changing of the guard, two candidates late Tuesday were vying to represent the South Side lakefronts 5th Ward that includes the University of Chicago and the future site of the Obama Presidential Center. Jim Gardiner, Attorney Megan Mathias", "Uptown Activist, Political Organizer Angela Clay Announces 2nd Run For Alderwoman", "6 Candidates Running To Replace Retiring Ald. Monique Scott in the 24th Ward. Bean has filed a lawsuit to challenge the Board of Election's ruling. Anthony "Tony" Ciaravino is challenging Ald. Here's Who's Running", "Ald. Lightfoot made history by choosing 47-year-old Nicole Lee, the Councils first Chinese American, to replace convicted 11th Ward Ald. Taliaferro, who was just 25 votes short of avoiding a runoff, has led the ward since 2005. He endorsed Brandon Johnson for mayor, but said whoever wins, he's confident if he wins a third aldermanic term that he'll remain the chair of that all-important committee. Another 46 years of experience will be lost with the exits of George Cardenas (12th), Michele Smith (43rd), James Cappleman (46th) and Harry Osterman (48th). The winner of the 6th Ward will be one of a dozen new faces on the Chicago City Council. This will be the first City Council election following redistricting based on the results of the 2020 United States census. Ald. The City Council Chamber at City Hall. Both the married father of three from Bridgeport and Lee led a crowded field of candidates by each receiving just over 30% of the vote. Authorities continue search for Texas man suspected of killing 5, Mom warns others after son severely burned from social media challenge, NW Side restaurant burglarized 4 times in 5 weeks, owners say: VIDEO. Inequality has only gotten worse. Jim Gardiners first term on the Chicago City Council went beyond the usual complaints about crime, business development and potholes. (Campaign photo and John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune). Anthony Beale (9th) has gone even further. Both candidates agree reducing crime is a top priority, and both want to see more investment in mental health and drug treatment programs. And that means five weeks of serious campaigning for the candidates in those races. But Johnson, who is supported by Congressman Danny Davis, has accused the incumbent of being absent in the ward and criticized Taliaferro's recent failed bid for Cook County Circuit Court Judge. Brandon Johnson elected Chicago's next mayor, Full coverage of mayoral race, city council seats and more. The two were the last to survive the six-way race in February. Cruz is an assistant director of admissions at Roosevelt University, and Gutirrez is a former teacher and policy director for the Puerto Rican Cultural Center whos also the daughter of former U.S. Rep Luis Gutirrez. Monique Scott and Creative Scott who arent related both say they support anti-violence programs for the 24th Ward, which comprises mostly the North and South Lawndale neighborhoods.