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Gilbert Villegas declares victory over CTU leader, Recently appointed Ald. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward. Nicole Lee in the 11th Ward. Theres been change before.. Ruth Cruz, left, and Jessica Gutirrez are in a runoff in the 30th Ward race. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, is being challenged in Chicago's runoff election by Leonor "Lori" Torres Whitt. In both wards, Council members are leaving Hairston in the 6th and Roderick Sawyer in the 6th. Its not just that 16 of the 50 members elected four years ago have either departed, opted to run for mayor or decided not to seek reelection. All 50 seats in the City Council are up for election. CHICAGO - The Chicago runoff elections are here and residents will decide who will become the city's next mayor. Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. Ed Burke walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in January 2019, the day a criminal complaint was unsealed that charged him with one count of attempted extortion. It also is important that new aldermen, while theyre focusing on the urgent stuff in their community, are working collaboratively on the bigger issues, Osterman said. Challenger Chris Cleary filed nominating petitions, but withdrew before ballot certification. William Hall, left, and Richard Wooten are in a runoff in Chicago's 6th Ward. Timmy Knudsen was appointed to his seat about five months ago by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, but only received a quarter of votes in February. 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%. Monique Scott in the 24th Ward. (Shanna Madison and Terrence Anto / Chicago Tribune). 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For those candidates who didnt win outright in the Feb. 28 Chicago election by securing more than 50% of the vote, there is one more election in Chicago the runoff on April 4 where the top two vote-getters in the race for mayor and more than a dozen aldermanic races will face off one last time. The City Council is gonna be young. On top of past controversies, Mathias told the Sun-Times that residents dont feel heard by Gardiner. Retiring Ald. (Terrence Antonio James and Shanna Madison/Chicago Tribune). This will be the first City Council election following redistricting based on the results of the 2020 United States census. Each alderperson represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. ", "Our first round of aldermanic endorsements are @taylorfor20th @AldermanLaSpata @RossanaFor33 @NickWardFor48 and @CDRosa. The Chicago Sun-Times reports the top issues in the ward, which include parts of the West and Northwest sides, are crime and drug use. "More engaged in the governing of their communities.". Eight council seats will be decided in the runoff election in April. Two retiring and indicted alderpersons City Council dean Edward Burke (14th) and deputy dean Carrie Austin (34th) will be walking out the door with 83 years of seniority between them. Jim Gardiner, Attorney Megan Mathias", "Uptown Activist, Political Organizer Angela Clay Announces 2nd Run For Alderwoman", "6 Candidates Running To Replace Retiring Ald. [118] Challenger Nathan Bean filed nominating petitions, but was removed from the ballot for improperly filing paperwork. The political newcomer is a longtime pastor and activist in the ward. The City Council Chamber at City Hall. The new alderpersons will be working with Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to potentially advance or stall his priorities. Ald. 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. Harry Osterman participates in a panel discussion on civilian police oversight at a City Club of Chicago luncheon in May 2018. Creative Scott, left, is challenging Ald. CB Johnson, left, is challenging Ald. Prentice Butler, left and Rep. Lamont Robinson are in a runoff for Chicago's 4th Ward. Timmy Knudsen in the 43rd Ward. 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 Roderick Sawyer Runs For Mayor, These 11 South Siders Hope To Succeed Him", "Sean Flynn, Ald. (Eva Ho and Youngrae Kim/Chicago Tribune). Marty Quinn, Top Madigan Ally, Faces Former Inspector General Staffer In 13th Ward Race", "Indicted Ald. Thousands of American workers are sickened or injured on the job every day. After Ald. Affordable housing developer Joe Dunne and small business owner Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth finished 500 votes apart in the February election. WebThe Chicago City Council assumed its modern form on April 16, 1923, with fifty wards each electing one alderman. Texas plans to resume busing migrants on Monday. Anthony "Tony" Ciaravino is challenging Ald. Appointed Ald. Tunney considered joining the crowded field of mayoral challengers before opting to retire from politics, calling the Council not a good place to work these days. He pointed specifically to Lightfoots contentious relationship with the Council from the very start of her term. [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]. [25] The district councils were created by a police reform ordinance passed in July 2021. Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. While the race for Chicago mayor will undoubtedly leave many anxiously awaiting results, a number of other big races will be decided across the city that will play a big role in shaping the City Council for the next mayor. Ald. ", "Former 46th ward alderperson endorses Angela! Roberto Maldonado withdraws from race for Chicago City Council", "Another one bites the dust: Ald. [3][4][5][6], In the first round, candidates in 36 wards won outright majorities while elections in 14 wards proceeded to a runoff election. 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. Considering those stakes, its no wonder business leaders have created a big-money PAC to prevent the Council from turning sharply to the left and why United Working Families, a progressive group with close ties to the Chicago Teachers Union, has endorsed 18 Council candidates. Taliaferro, who was just 25 votes short of avoiding a runoff, has led the ward since 2005. The city broke a municipal early vote record on April 3, when election officials encouraged early turnout to avoid storms forecast for Election Day. Jason Ervin Unopposed For 4th Term After All 3 Challengers Kicked Off Ballot", "Ald. Turnout by age and gender will not be available until later this week, but early returns showed the number of young people voting rose compared to the first round of the election in February. Results will begin to display after polls WebThe 2023 Chicago mayoral election was held on February 28, 2023, to elect the mayor of Chicago, and former Chicago alderman from the 12th ward (20032022) (endorsed Lightfoot in the first round) Iris Martinez, Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court (2020present) Chicago aldermen. With many alderpersons choosing not to run for reelection, decades of institutional knowledge will be lost when [9], In 2021, the City Council began debate over new ward map boundaries as part of the redistricting process following the 2020 United States census. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward. 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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. Patrick Daley Thompson (11th) leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in February 2022 after being found guilty of lying to federal regulators and cheating on his tax returns. [10] The map was approved in a 437 vote on May 16, 2022. WebNoteworthy elections. Thats obviously a concern to me as someone who believes in economic development. Bean has filed a lawsuit to challenge the Board of Election's ruling. It takes you awhile to learn the job, to learn the departments and learn Council and legislation. Jim Gardiner", "45th Ward Runoff Comes Down To Ald. The 14 Chicago City Council seats to be decided by a runoff election. Two challengers (Anthony "Tony" Blair and Jocilyn Floyd) filed petitions to run for the seat, but were removed from the ballot after due to insufficient petition signatures.[33]. Live results for every race are being updated below. 6th Ward aldermanic candidate William Hall thanked supporters Wednesday afternoon. [2], Incumbent alderperson Brian K. Hopkins (elected 2015) is running uncontested. Committee Members. (Armando L. Sanchez and Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune). Joe Dunne and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth are facing off for Chicago's 48th Ward. Samantha Nugent Faces Data Researcher In Bid For 2nd Term Representing Northwest Side", "Ald. Harry Osterman and many of the citys major labor organizations endorsed Dunne, while progressives like mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson and several Asian-American elected officials backed Manaa-Hoppenworth, who is Filipina. Dunne finished with 26% of the vote to Manaa-Hoppenworths 23% in February. Chicago Tribunes Dan Petrella contributed. Lori Torres Whitt challenged incumbent Ald. Each alderperson represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. 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. Webnomination and election of candidates for offices, as well as placing questions of public policy upon the ballot, by voters in the City of Chicago at the June 28, 2022 Primary 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. A total of 613,795 Chicago voters cast ballots in the runoff. [33], Incumbent alderperson Pat Dowell (elected 2007) is running uncontested. 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. (Antonio Perez and Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune). And we did the work. The Council had been shifting a little bit to the left of center. Leslie Hairston In City Council", "Ald. (Antonio Perez and Brian Cassella/ Chicago Tribune). Michelle Harris For South Side Seat", "2 Candidates Will Challenge Ald. Taliaferro, 57, a former Chicago police officer who served in the U.S. Marines, almost avoided a runoff. 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. And attorney Anabel Abarca, 37, was the mayors choice to replace her former boss, 12th Ward Ald. The Illinois State Board of Elections lifted campaign contribution limits for the runoff because total expenditures in support of Walz and in opposition to Clay surpassed the $100,000 limit, the Sun-Times reports. 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. In this years runoff only 43% of voters cast their ballot in person on April 4, while 30% voted early in-person and 26.3% voted by mail, officials said. Johnson's campaign said Tuesday night they believe there may be over 700 outstanding mail-in ballots that have not yet been returned and will be counted in the coming days. "That's what Chicagoans do.". Do those public dollars come from 6 miles-per-hour traffic cameras? Harry Osterman. Incumbent 45th Ward Ald. The membership of the City Council will feature at least 16 new members compared to the winners of the previous election. 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. Pumped to work w/ these progressive champions towards a more just future ", "Shout out to @MikeSimmonsChi for his honorable endorsement ", "We're excited to announce that Maria endorses @ClayFor46! Knudsen and Taliaferro were one of several incumbent aldermen who won in the runoff. Nick Sposato To Represent Northwest Side's 38th Ward", "Ald. Ald. Hall's opponent, Richard Wooten, is also a pastor and businessman who retired after more than two decades in the Chicago Police Department. With 95% of precincts reporting, Ald. Embattled Ald. Ald. With Ald. (E. Jason Wambsgans and Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune). Check out our list of polling places. "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. 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. 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. WebOnce confirmed, the appointed Alderman will remain in place until the next aldermanic election in 2023. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. Timmy Knudsen In 43rd Ward Race", "Ald. Timmy Knudsen to represent Lincoln Park. "There are some new young progressives also moving in, and so there is going to be a mix of old school and younger voices," said Grace Chan McKibben, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community. While turnout at nearly 38.7% was only slightly higher than recent years, it was the highest ballot count of any municipal election since February of 1999, Chicago Board of Elections spokesman Max Bever said. Tom Tunney Endorses Chief Of Staff Bennett Lawson To Replace Him As 44th Ward Alderman", "Bennett Lawson Will Likely Succeed Ald. Public safety is the No. As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, the race was still close to call. Retired firefighter Cornell Dantzler and community organizer Ronnie Mosley were in a tight race Tuesday. Alderman Jim Gardiner is just finishing his first term and will now likely be a veteran on the council. [21], Incumbent alderperson Walter Burnett Jr. is running for re-election uncontested. Ald. Chicago Election 2023: Full coverage of mayoral race, city council seats and more "The current alderman has always been missing," Johnson said. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [But] I dont have any reason to believe the City Council is gonna get this huge independent streak. Early Voting in all 50 wards begins next week for the April 4 runoffs that decide the mayoral and aldermanic elections throughout Chicago. Desmon Yancy and Martina Tina Hone faced off to represent the 5th Ward, where the Obama Presidential Center is among the most prominent issues. Whitt is on the executive board of the Chicago Teachers Union and has experience as an educator, community organizer and labor advocate. For full election results, including Chicago mayor, click here, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. ", "Sam Royko, Son Of Famed Chicago Columnist Mike Royko, Announces Bid For 1st Ward Alderman", "2023 CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS", "CDSA Endorsed Candidates for Aldermanic Elections 2023", "Meet our environmental champions in the 2023 Chicago municipal elections! Pat Dowell, chair of the budget committee. Maldonado Endorses Community Activist Jessie Fuentes For 26th Ward Alderperson", "Ald. 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. 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. Taliaferro said. What will the next Chicago City Council look like? The elections are part of the 2023 Chicago elections, which include elections for Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. I believe that the voters who are gonna elect the new Council are gonna hold their aldermen accountable. Incumbent Ald. The Better Government Association has urged the City Council to declare its independence from the mayor. Total vote tabulation takes this long, in part, because of the time it can take for mail ballots to return to the board. [33], Incumbent alderperson Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (elected 2015) is running uncontested for re-election. Elections will be held for Mayor of Chicago, City Clerk of Chicago, City Treasurer They will come together. Chicago elections 2023: City Council poised for big changes with multiple races up for grabs Unclear who among over 170 Chicago aldermen candidates will win, On Election Day, a RELATED: Brandon Johnson elected Chicago's next mayor. A runoff election was Despite those controversies, Gardiner won reelection, with runoff challenger Megan Mathias conceding two hours after polls closed Tuesday evening. The ward includes parts of the South Loop, Bronzeville and Kenwood. (Trent Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune). Walter Burnett Is Unopposed For 8th Term And Poised To Become City Council's Elder Statesman", "Ald. Alderman Michelle Harris is running for reelection of the #Great8thWard! Derrick Curtis Facing Community Organizer Heather Wills In 18th Ward Race", "Ald.

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