Incumbent City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin ran uncontested for a second full-term. The next City Council will be seated May 15 and itll face a slew of newcomers, as many longtime alderpeople opted to retire or couldnt run for reelection because they ran in the mayors race. Samantha Nugent Faces Data Researcher In Bid For 2nd Term Representing Northwest Side", "Ald. That could be a factor why Lee, a former United Airlines executive and Chicago's first Chinese American alderman, was forced into a runoff. With 96% of precincts reporting, Clay had received 56% of the votes to Walzs 44%, according to unofficial results. 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. And attorney Anabel Abarca, 37, was the mayors choice to replace her former boss, 12th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn, Top Madigan Ally, Faces Former Inspector General Staffer In 13th Ward Race", "Indicted Ald. Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. With many alderpersons choosing not to run for reelection, decades of institutional knowledge will be lost when CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's municipal election was Tuesday night, but a lot of aldermanic races are still undecided. That odd drawing has been called a pool noodle shape and both candidates said they disagree with it. Winners will also be announced in several highly contested aldermanic races. With Ald. 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. Retiring Ald. Pressed on how many of the races her organization can realistically expect to win, Tai said, Were trying to win all of them. Chicago Tribune Apr 05, 2023 at 10:14 pm Expand 1 of 14 Sean Kevin checks in to vote on Election Day at Roden Library in the 41st Ward on April 4, 2023, in Roberto Maldonado withdraws from race for Chicago City Council", "Another one bites the dust: Ald. Since its incorporation as a city in 1837 Chicago had been divided into wards whose number varied but which were almost always entitled to two aldermen. As of Tuesday evening, the Chicago Board of Elections said 530,382 ballots have been cast so far for the April 4th election. Jim Gardiner are facing off for the 45th Ward seat. The proposed map needed be approved by 41 aldermen before May 19, 2022, otherwise proposed maps would have been submitted to voters as a referendum in the June 2022 election. 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. Tai called out Mayor Lori Lightfoot for what she described as a string of broken promises: to reopen mental health clinics closed by her predecessor; to tax high-end real estate sales; and to end what Tai called sacrifice zones areas in the city where industry is often located and residents are left bearing the brunt of asthma, cancer [and] environmental pollution.. Electing Angela as 46th Ward Alderwoman would mean another much-needed strong, community-centered leader on City Council", "Angela will make an incredible next Alderperson of the 46th Ward and I'm proud to endorse her", "I am excited to announce that I am supporting Angela Clay for 46th Ward Alderperson! Osterman", "Pritzker on DeSantis: He's 'Trump with a mask', "Committee Details for Friends of Seva Gandhi", "Committee Details for 48th Ward Residents for Dennis Sneyers", "Freshman Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson resigned after being convicted of tax fraud. Tom Tunney Endorses Chief Of Staff Bennett Lawson To Replace Him As 44th Ward Alderman", "Bennett Lawson Will Likely Succeed Ald. With a race for mayor on the ballot, the voter turnout was higher in Chicago than in the suburbs where the biggest races were mostly school board elections and the highest voter turnout was in DuPage County with 20.3%. The 2023 aldermanic elections have brought some of the youngest candidates to the races. Brian Comer, left, is challenging Ald. [118] Challenger Nathan Bean filed nominating petitions, but was removed from the ballot for improperly filing paperwork. Theres a lot of aldermen who, I believe, will be reelected whove been around [long enough] to know how to work with people, he added, citing specifically Ald. "We might as well All Rights Reserved. Both candidates agree reducing crime is a top priority, and both want to see more investment in mental health and drug treatment programs. Tai said she hopes the new Council will be far more progressive, paving the way for a legislative agenda filled with keeping promises Lightfoot broke. Fourteen City Council seats were up for grabs on Tuesday in races that will help determine how progressive the next council will be. He said she and other key leaders will be able to help the city wean itself from the flood of federal coronavirus relief funds. Brandon Johnson is projected to have defeated Paul Vallas in the runoff election for mayor. Theres already been a change and a bit of a youth movement thanks to four aldermanic appointments in rapid succession. #RiderConsultingGroup #LawOfficesofTedLondon #AshlaurConstruction #ZPACTVENTURES", "Longtime Far South Side Ald. Harry Osterman participates in a panel discussion on civilian police oversight at a City Club of Chicago luncheon in May 2018. The race to represent the affluent 43rd Ward encompassing Lincoln Park and part of the Gold Coast has been among the most heated aldermanic contests this cycle. Cornell Dantzler, left, and Ronnie Mosley are running for the 21st Ward seat. The new Council will look vastly different after the upcoming municipal elections. Community organizer Ronnie Mosley and retired firefighter Cornell Dantzler faced off in the runoff after Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, candidate for 48th Ward alderman, joined a coalition of LGB-identifying politicians denouncing mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Byron Sigcho-Lopez For Pilsen City Council Seat", "Ald. Ald. (Terrence Antonio James and Shanna Madison/Chicago Tribune). Desmon Yancy, a community organizer with the backing of major progressive groups, was stuck in a tight race with Martina Tina Hone, an attorney whose most recent job was heading up engagement for outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot. (Brian Cassella and Eileen Mesler/Chicago Tribune). 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. That could set the stage for the electorate to send even more veterans packing. In February of this year, 566,973 voters came out to the polls, voted early in-person or voted through the mail, for a voter turnout of nearly 35.9%. James Capplemanin the North Side 46th Ward, with contender Kim Walz conceding late Tuesday. [33], The following candidates filed petitions but were removed from the ballot due to insufficient signatures:[33], The following candidates filed petitions but withdrew before ballot certification:[33]. Turnout in runoffs has been both up and down in Chicago. Raymond Lopez who has led the fight against Mayor Lori Lightfoots continued failures to reduce crime and her negative policies that have undermined the Chicago Police Department, announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday April 6, 2022. I dont think that collaborative relationship has been there under Lightfoot, Tunney said. CB Johnson, left, is challenging Ald. "Hopefully there will be a resolution tonight, because we had enough overtime," challenger CB Johnson said. Timmy Knudsen to represent Lincoln Park. Matt O'Shea Faces 2 Challengers As He Seeks 4th Term In 19th Ward", "2 Challengers Taking On Ald. Key to those programs are employment opportunities. The 14 Chicago City Council seats to be decided by a runoff election. Harry Osterman Won't Seek Reelection After Three Terms As Edgewater, Uptown Alderman", "Lopez Rules Out Reelection Bid for City Council, Says He Is 'All In' with Mayoral Bid", "Ald. He will be in a runoff to succeed Roderick Sawyer, who gave up the office to run for mayor. Susan Sadlowski Garza joining a South Side exodus from the council, the runoff election ballot features South Chicago District police Officer Peter Chico and Ana Guajardo, who co-founded the United Workers Center. (Campaign photo and John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune). Ruth Cruz, left, and Jessica Gutirrez are in a runoff in the 30th Ward race. Interested candidates must have lived in the 11 th ward for at least one year prior to their appointment, The Council had been shifting a little bit to the left of center. (Armando L. Sanchez and Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune). 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. WebUnofficial results of the Chicago aldermanic races on Feb. 28, 2023. Timmy Knudsen was appointed to the seat by Mayor Lori Lightfoot only about six months ago following the retirement of three-term incumbent Ald. 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. Chicago Election 2023: Full coverage of mayoral race, city council seats and more "The current alderman has always been missing," Johnson said. Even more change is likely with 39 of 50 ward races contested. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Alderman Chris Taliaferro is seeking a third term after serving for the past eight years of the 29th Ward, which includes multiple West Side neighborhoods including Austin, Galewood, and Montclare. The states primary election is now scheduled for June of next year, pushed back from March, to account for the delayed release of 2020 census data and the time The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. 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. [2], Incumbent alderperson Brian K. Hopkins (elected 2015) is running uncontested. Hall will replace Ald. "That's what Chicagoans do.". Nicole Lee in the 11th Ward. Critiques of incumbent Ald. 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. (Shanna Madison and Terrence Anto / Chicago Tribune). Sean Kevin checks in to vote on Election Day at Roden Library in the 41st Ward on April 4, 2023, in Chicago. Public safety is the No. Ariel Reboyras retired as the leader of the ward after 20 years, setting up a runoff between Jessica Gutirrez and Ruth Cruz. Raymond Lopez Faces 2 Community Activists In 15th Ward Race After Abandoning Mayoral Bid", "Ald. Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Chris Taliaferro Faces 2 Community Activists In 29th Ward Race On West Side", "With Ald. Retiring 44th Ward Ald. Gilbert Villegas declares victory over CTU leader, Recently appointed Ald. David Moore's Former Chief Of Staff, Challenging Ald. ABC7 political analyst Laura Washington says big changes are likely coming for the city council. A Southeast Side cop appeared well on his way to defeating a workers rights advocate to take over representing the sprawling 10th Ward in the Chicago City Council. Daniel LaSpata is trying to prevent his predecessor, Proco Joe Moreno, from making a political comeback. In the 43rd Ward, Brian Comer had initially refused to concede to appointed Ald. In Chicago, the final count for the 2023 results shows continuing popularity of early and mail voting. The two were the last to survive the six-way race in February. Appointed Ald. 2 killed, 4 wounded in Mississippi shooting; man arrested, 150 years later, Dixon bridge tragedy among nation's worst, Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to 'shut down the FBI' and replace it with something that sounds a lot like the FBI, Sanders: Biden could win in a landslide, Promises and plans from Colorado Springs Mayoral candidates, May primary election is Tuesday: Here are 5 things you need to know, Voting reminder for Allegheny County residents, Early voting results in El Paso for May 6 Uniform Election, Early voting: 2023 total well behind 2017 race after five days. Both candidates say they feel confident they will prevail in the end, but there may not be a winner until mail-in ballots can be counted. Nicole Lee held on to the seat Lightfoot appointed her to representing the 11th Ward by winning convincingly with 62% of the vote over challenger, Chicago police Officer Anthony Tony Ciaravino. Desmon Yancy and Martina Tina Hone faced off to represent the 5th Ward, where the Obama Presidential Center is among the most prominent issues. Jeanette Taylor As She Seeks 2nd Term Representing 20th Ward", "As Ald. Fourteen aldermanic seats are up for grabs in the Public safety, youth services and economic development have been key issues for the Southeast Side ward. Four additional members resigned during their term and have been replaced prior to the election. Inequality has only gotten worse. Ald. In the North Side lakefront 48th Ward, which includes part of Uptown as well as Edgewater and Andersonville, small business owner and progressive organizer Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is running against affordable housing developer Joe Dunne after the two finished atop a crowded 10-way race in February. ", "Former 46th ward alderperson endorses Angela! Carrie Austin Will Retire, She Says, As Proposed Map Draws Her Out Of Ward", "Woodlawn Resident, Community Organizer Gabriel Piemonte Running To Replace Ald. [33][46], The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures:[50], The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures:[33], The following candidates filed petitions but were removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures:[33], Incumbent alderperson Gregory Mitchell (elected 2015) is running uncontested. Committee Members. The most crowded races are in the 5th and 6th wards, with 11 candidates each. James Cappelman, Progressive organizer faces affordable housing developer in lakefront 48th Ward, Elmhurst Blotter: Man charged with battery for allegedly punching a security guard at a bar, Hinsdale police blotter: multiple thefts reported by patients at Hinsdale Hospital, Glenview police blotter: Harwood Heights woman charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. In the race to replace Ald. Eight council seats will be decided in the runoff election in April. A total of 613,795 Chicago voters cast ballots in the runoff. Cornell Dantzler, left, and Ronnie Mosley are running for the 21st Ward seat. The elections are non-partisan and use a two-round system where the top two finishers compete in a second-round runoff if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the first round. The Buena Park, Uptown and Lake View East neighborhoods make up the ward. More voters cast ballots in the citys April 4 runoff election than came out weeks earlier in the general election, making the runoff the highest ballot-count election in Chicago in nearly a quarter century. Chris Taliaferro faces challenge from community activist C.B. Gilbert Villegas declared victory Tuesday over his challenger, a Chicago Teachers Union leader, in the 36th Ward ateeter-totter-shaped warddrastically redrawn by City Council in a fit ofpolitical piqueduringlast years uglyremapbattle. The eight-mile ward was redrawn to include parts of West Town, Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin and Montclare. Carrie Austin with bribery, Mayor Lori Lightfoot urges Texas Gov. Weve got to make sure weve got candidates in there that understand the importance of a solid economy and a safe city balancing the needs of companies and workers alike, Tunney told the Sun-Times. [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. Thats obviously a concern to me as someone who believes in economic development. Final results showed Ruth Cruz edged out Jessica Gutirrez by 291 votes. [33], Incumbent alderperson Pat Dowell (elected 2007) is running uncontested. Live results for every race are being updated below. [1][2] The elections will be administered by the Chicago Board of Elections. Taliaferro, who was just 25 votes short of avoiding a runoff, has led the ward since 2005. After Ald. Leslie Hairston, who is not seeking a seventh term. Both candidates say public safety is a big issue in the historic South Side ward, and both are hoping take the ward in a new direction. On Election Day, a I dont think that there will be an effort to defund police. The city broke a municipal early vote record on April 3, when election officials encouraged early turnout to avoid storms forecast for Election Day. WebOnce confirmed, the appointed Alderman will remain in place until the next aldermanic election in 2023. Monique Scott, 50, was appointed to fill the seat vacated by her brother, former Ald. "But let me tell you, I'm an old ball player - I played baseball for many years - anytime you went to extra innings, you work, you win. The ward includes the Lincoln Park, Old Town Triangle and Gold Coast neighborhoods. WebOnce confirmed, the appointed Alderman will remain in place until the next aldermanic election in 2023. One incumbent lost in the first round and five others were forced into a runoff, where all five won. James Cappleman In 46th Ward", "Angela Clay 46 Ward Aldermanic Candidate on Instagram: "It's with a humble heart that I accept the endorsement of ONE People's Campaign! Chicagos City Council has approved new ward boundaries to govern politics for the next decade after waging a bitter fight over the new map for months. Follow her @biancacseke1. We had a wonderful time with our neighbors, friends, and supporters!! [25] The district councils were created by a police reform ordinance passed in July 2021. ", "46th Ward Runoff Comes Down To Community Organizer Angela Clay, Former Congressional Aide Kim Walz", "10 Candidates Are Vying To Replace Retiring Ald. (Eva Ho and Youngrae Kim/Chicago Tribune). Challenger Chris Cleary filed nominating petitions, but withdrew before ballot certification. Petitions can be circulated starting on August 30, 2022, and must be filed by November 28, 2022. Dunne has the backing of labor unions and more established Democrats including former 48th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro is seeking a third term in the face of a challenge from community activist C.B. 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. Joe Dunne and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth are facing off for Chicago's 48th Ward. Anthony "Tony" Ciaravino is challenging Ald. Tom Tunney, is shown inside the Belmont Street Ann Sather location in 2020. Brandon Johnson elected Chicago's next mayor, Full coverage of mayoral race, city council seats and more. The ward covers parts of Hyde Park, South Shore, West Woodlawn and Greater Grand Crossing, and some are concerned the presidential center would push residents and small businesses out of these neighborhoods. Here's Who's Running", "Ald. Chris Taliaferro is in a runoff against CB Johnson, the longtime leader of a nonprofit that helps people recovering from drug use. Roderick Sawyer in 6th ward, Officer Peter Chico wins Southeast Sides 10th, Ald. Chris Taliaferro managed to hold on to his seat, besting community activist CB Johnson by 308 votes. (Trent Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune). Ald. And we did the work. We saw how easy it was over the past four years for the mayor to break her promises to us. Mayor Lightfoot, Senator Elgie Sims, and Cook County Commissioner Stan Moore were in attendance to support Michelle Harris. Lori Torres Whitt challenged incumbent Ald. (Campaign photo and Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune). 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. Compared to the start of the 2019 term, there will be 16 new aldermen taking office next month. Retiring Ald. Read the stories: Rep. Lamont Robinson Wins 4th Ward Race To Replace Ald. A veteran political operative who asked to remain anonymous for fear of alienating alderpersons whose support he still needs cautioned Chicago voters not to hold their breath waiting for a change in Chicagoslongstanding power dynamic. He missed the 50% mark on February 28 by a few dozen votes. Sophia King left her council seat to run for mayor, the wards aldermanic race narrowed to state Rep. Lamont Robinson and Prentice Butler, Kings chief of staff. [19], In the first round, Vallas and Johnson won 32.9% and 21.6% of the vote respectively and advanced to the run-off election.[20]. Emma Tai of United Working Families said she hopes for a more progressive Chicago City Council after the next election.

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