The Sackses have also donated to Lightfoot and the PAC supporting her, but to a far lesser extent than Emanuel. The city of Chicago is in Cook County. J.B. Pritzker After Runoff Victory Apr 7, 2023 | Matt Masterson January 17), but the Board of Elections has announced that due to ongoing nominating petition challenges, the start of early voting will be delayed. Chicago's attention turns to downtown this weekend after violent display Incumbent alderman Deb Mell unsuccessfully sought reelection. The allocations to FiSCs are estimates of the revenues collected from and services provided to central city residents and businesses by these overlying independent governments. [56], Incumbent third-term alderman Brendan Reilly won reelection, running unopposed on the ballot.[2]. In addition to representing the interests of their ward residents, together the fifty aldermen comprise the Chicago City Council, which serves as the legislative . Howard Brookins, Jr., 21st, shown in 2018, announced Sept. 7 he won't run again next year. Incumbent fourth-term alderman Tom Tunney won reelection. Ald. Incumbent alderman Michelle A. Harris won reelection. Ald. Last day for Board of Elections to announce results of first-round election. Early voting period at designated polling places. Roderick Sawyer, 6th, speaks before the City Council votes on the controversial civilian oversight panel at City Hall on July 21, 2021. Results by ward. All rights reserved, Here Are 11 Races to Watch in the 2023 Chicago Elections, What Time Do Polls Open and Close? Track Live Election Results for Chicago Aldermanic Races Not long after his announcement, Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed his sister, Monique Scott, to take his place leading the 24th Ward. Incumbent second-term alderman Marty Quinn won reelection, defeating David Krupa, his sole challenger. How the Chicago City Council election is shaping up: Who's facing steep Ray Lopez running for mayor of Chicago; City Council critic to give up In 1992, Evans was elected to the circuit court after losing reelection the year prior as alderperson of the 4th Ward to Toni Preckwinkle, whos the current Cook County board president. 2023 Chicago aldermanic election - Wikipedia font-weight: normal !important; Ald. } CHICAGO (CBS) - Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced Tuesday she won't be running for re-election next year. Lopez is the only Hispanic weho has announced for mayor on February 28, 2023. U.S. Congress | 215 0 obj <>stream I am grateful for this endorsement. One candidate submitted nominating petition signatures but withdrew before the certification process:[2], A candidate forum was scheduled on February 5, 2019.[191]. Events in Chicago, Illinois, began on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, with a demonstration outside Chicago Public Safety Headquarters organized by Chance the Rapper and Rev. With the nominating petitions filing period now over, the contests for the next council are taking shape. Another long-time member of the City Council, Ald. (Jennifer Johnson / Pioneer Press) For those who haven't voted, there are still a few days to cast a ballot for. After this and until election day. Ald. In announcing her decision, Garza noted she was the first member of the Chicago Teachers Union elected to the City Council and the first woman to serve the 10th Ward. Chicago Election 2023 | Chicago News | WTTW Leslie Hairston has an even longer list of hopefuls for her 5th Ward seat when she retires. The mayoral primary is still 11 months away (February 28, 2023), but it's not too early to start ranking the potential candidates according to their chances of victory. Illinois Governor Recall Amendment (2010), Transportation Taxes and Fees Lockbox Amendment (2016), Right to Collective Bargaining Amendment (2022), 10 ILCS 5/6-29, 5/6-50, 5/6-51, 5/6-53, 5/6-100, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, International Union of Operating Engineers, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Executive Architect and Data Scientist at IBM, "City council elections in Chicago, Illinois (2019)", "Candidate and Referendum Filings, February 26, 2019", "2019 Election Information Pamphlet and Calendar", "Why the 40 percent drop-off in candidates for a City Council in transition? His resignation took effect at the end of the month. Ald. Second-term incumbent Matthew O'Shea won reelection, defeating David Dewar, his sole challenger on the ballot. Ed Burke, 14th, are both sitting aldermen under indictment. Incumbent first-term alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa was reelected, defeating Amanda Yu Dieterich, his sole challenger. The oddly shaped ward, redrawn during redistricting, now includes parts of the Loop, Greektown and the campus of the University of Illinois Chicago. "Committed to working with constituents across the city to build bridges, to bring the power back to the people," Clay said. On July 25, 2017, the Department of Justice announced that jurisdictions wishing to receive JAG funds had to comply with three new conditions: 1) the city had to share any immigration status information collected by city agents with federal officials, 2) the city had to honor requests by federal immigration officials to receive 48-hour notice prior to releasing certain detainees, and 3) the city had to allow federal immigration officials access to local jails and prisons in order to interrogate prisoners. Ald. A Pew Research Center report stated that Chicago had the 14th-highest murder rate, at 24.1 murders per 100,000 people, among cities with more than 100,000 residents in 2017. I have not made this decision lightly, Maldonado wrote in a statement following his withdrawal. Winners will also be announced in several highly contested aldermanic races. He served as a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County for 13 years. Live Election Results for Chicago Mayor, Aldermanic Runoff Races CHICAGO - The Chicago runoff elections are here and residents will decide who will become the city's next mayor. In the Southwest Side's 14th Ward, a stunner could be the works as a candidate backed by retiring Ald. Counties | Incumbent first-term alderman Chris Taliaferro won reelection. Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed her to the seat in April 2016 when Ald. 69 West Washington Street Suites 600/800 Chicago, Illinois 60602 312.269.7900 More contact information (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune) (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). [12], On September 15, 2017, U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber ordered a preliminary injunction to block plans by the U.S. Department of Justice to connect public safety grants to cooperation with federal immigration agents. Incumbent first-term alderman Milly Santiago unsuccessfully sought reelection, losing to Felix Cardona, Jr. in a runoff. Will Burns resigned; she won a special election for the position early the next year and reelection in 2019. At least five members of the Chicago Democratic Socialists party won seats on the council following Tuesday's election. [11] On May 31, Lightfoot requested that Gov. He was defeated by Maria Hadden, his sole challenger. Ald. 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 that it takes to remap the citys 50 wards and 15 judicial subcircuits within Cook County. Despite fairly low approval ratings, Emanuel was still the front-runner in Johnson also will have some help on the council as some of his fellow progressives were elected as aldermen, including Alderman-elects such as Desmon Yancy, 5th, William Hall, 6th, Ronnie Mosley . I-55 Shut Down in Both Directions Due to Large Crash' Amid Dust Storm in South-Central Illinois, Multiple People Killed, At Least 30 Injured in Large Crashes on I-55 in Illinois During Dust Storm, Portillo's Adds New Menu Item to Restaurants Nationwide and It's Now Available, Blowing Dust Warning' Issued in Illinois After Dust Storm Causes Large I-55 Crash. Note: the candidates on this list appear in the order in which they will appear on the ballot. Howard Brookins told the Tribune on Sept. 7 that after nearly 20 years in office, it was time for a self-imposed term limit. Additionally, a total of 10 contenders are vying for the 48th ward seat of Ald. Ariel Reboyras of the Northwest Sides 30th Ward was first elected to the City Council in 2003. [1] Five aldermen ran unopposed: Brian Hopkins (2nd ward), Scott Waguespack (32nd), Gilbert Villegas (36th), Brendan Reilly (42nd), and Nicholas Sposato (38th).[2]. Michael Scott stepped down from the City Council in May to join Cinespace Studios, a movie and television studio company in Chicago. font-size: 80%; Last day for registered voters to apply for mail-in ballots. CHICAGO (WLS) -- More than a dozen Chicago City Council members filed a petition Thursday that sets the stage for voters to determine the map that will decide aldermanic boundaries for the. 15 days to go, our progressive movement is united and ready to win! [4], In the first round, three aldermen who ran for re-election lost their seats. I'm so proud to have Truman College as a part of our ward and I can't wait to stand up for your #union. Here is a list of the people who have served as an alderman since that time. So aldermanic privilege is still with us to be tolerated or rejected by Chicago's next mayor. t.co/Klq6eKIZ8D", "In The 49th Ward, It's Up To Voters To Decide Who Is The True Progressive", "Hadden and Moore Debate Before Packed Hall at Sullivan", "Hadden vs. Moore: Newcomer Maria Hadden Challenges Longtime Alderman Joe Moore in Debate", "2 Photographers Say Ald. Join us tomorrow at 10am! .census-table-race-disclaimer { Incumbent alderman Silvana Tabares, who had been appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2018, won reelection to a first full term, defeating Paulino Villarreal, her sole challenger. Fourteen aldermanic seats are up for grabs in the April 4, 2023, runoff election . Roberto Maldonado (26th) fist bumps Mayor Lori Lightfoot following a City Council meeting on Jan. 18, 2023. Click here for a list of the 100 largest cities' mayors and their partisan affiliations. First-term incumbent Susie Sadlowski Garza won reelection, defeating Robert "Bobby" Loncar, her sole challenger. } Incumbent second-term alderman Michele Smith won reelection, defeating Derek Lindblom in a runoff. He pledged to stay active in politics but that he wants to hand the baton over to a new generation of leaders who can make sure the movement for racial justice and economic equity is sustained into the new political era., Ald. Its not the fact that she is the aldermans sister; its that she was born and raised in the ward, absolutely knows the crucial issues that are important for that ward, and is committed to making sure we move those forward, Lightfoot said at the time. Matt O'Shea Projected Winner In 19th Ward Chicago Election Burke won reelection despite having had a criminal complaint filed against him by the FBI on January 2, 2019, for attempted extortion. Chicago City Council Election: Democratic Socialists gain seats on As Chicago gears up for next years citywide election, its already apparent that the future makeup of City Council could seismically shift this February. Samantha Nugent was elected to succeed her, defeating Robert Murphy in a runoff. The following candidate submitted nominating petition signatures but withdrew before ballot certification:[2]. Dick Simpson, a political science professor at UIC and a former city council member representing the 44th Ward, said there are a number of reasons why an alderperson would want to run for judicial office. Ruemmler says the PAC has no plans to get involved in the mayoral race. Ald. Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor Early voting period at designated polling places. George Cardenas speaks before a vote on the budget at the Council Chambers in City Hall, Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021. Aldermen approved the $16.7 billion budget. 'We Share a Lot in Common': Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson Meets With Gov. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) As Chicago. Ald. border-top: 1px solid #ccc; The coverage features NBC 5 anchor Marion Brooks and NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern in conversation with a series of experts and guests as votes roll in. Candidates line up to file nominating petitions for the aldermanic and mayoral races on Nov. 21, 2022, at the Chicago Board of Elections. [206] Reports arose that the FBI had opened an investigation into Quinn's affidavits. First-term incumbent alderman David H. Moore won reelection, defeating Raynetta Greenleaf, his sole challenger. Ald. With no candidate receiving a majority of votes in the initial round of the election, a runoff election was held on April 4. Carrie Austin was indicted on federal bribery charges along with her chief of staff, and said she would not be running for reelection. Sawyers 6th Ward generated similar interest, with Richard Wooten, Kirby Birgans, Barbara Ann Bunville, Sylvester Baker Jr., O. Patrick Brutus, William Hall, Steven Dejoie, Curtiss S. Llong Bey, Sawyers ward assistant Paul Bryson Sr., Sharon Pincham, Tavares Briggs, Aja Kearney and Kimberly Kim Egonmwan submitting their names for the ballot. Maldonado had been first appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 2009, and had subsequently been reelected in 2011 and 2015. private employers. Chicago alderman elections 2023: City Council poised for big changes Ed Burke, who served on the Chicago City Council for half a century, declined to file nominating petitions for the 2023 election, making his current 13th term his last. Chicago, IL 60602 Wells, the African American journalist who worked to expose lynchings and pushed for womens voting rights. Incumbent first-term alderman Derrick Curtis won reelection, defeating Chuks Onyezia, his sole challenger. Candidates for mayor, City Council, other city offices file nominating She is among the new alderpersons who will be sworn in, and among the growing number of progressives in the Chicago City Council. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP). Who's running for alderman in the 4th, 5th and 20th wards Secretary of Midwest Community Council 76 year old non for profit Organization, One candidate filed nominating petitions but withdrew before ballot certification:[2]. It's not just going to be about picking up the garbage and paving the streets," said ABC7 Political Analyst Laura Washington. City aldermen and municipal judge sworn in during re-organizational The daughter of a well-known labor leader, she pushed for a higher minimum wage and fair work week ordinance. In filing for a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the new criteria for JAG funding, the city argued that the government could not deny JAG funding to the city as the grants were based on a statutory formula created by Congress, and that both the president and the Justice Department lacked the constitutional authority to alter Congress requirements for awarding the grants. "[11] The curfew began on the night of May 30 with no specified end date. Mayor Lori Lightfoot hasn't yet announced whether she'll run for reelection, but does say she welcomes a challenge from combative police union president John Catanzara. [10] On May 30, Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) issued a 9:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M. curfew, saying, "What started out as peaceful protest has now devolved into criminal conduct. Lightfoot has since tapped Michael Scott to serve as a member the Chicago Board of Education, which also drew criticism. 2019 See also: City elections in Chicago, Illinois (2019) In addition, viewers can track updates all night long on NBCChicago.com and get breaking newspush notifications sent straight to their phone. Get rid of it for the little stuff a curb cut, turning an attic . James Cappleman, alderman since 2011 for the North Sides 46th Ward encompassing parts of Lakeview and Uptown, announced in early July that he will not seek another term. Harris had first been appointed alderman in 2006 by Mayor Richard M. Daley, and had subsequently been reelected in 2007, 2011, and 2015. As of May 2023, 62 mayors in the largest 100 cities by population are affiliated with the Democratic Party, 26 are affiliated with the Republican Party, three are independents, seven identify as nonpartisan or unaffiliated, and two mayors' affiliations are unknown. Garza was a onetime ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot before the two had a falling out and Garza said she would not support Lightfoots reelection bid in February. Circuit court judges make about $216,000 annually, one of the highest judicial salaries in the nation, according to data from the National Center for State Courts. font-weight: normal !important; List of Chicago aldermen since 1923 - Wikipedia James Cappleman speaks about the curfew ordinance during a City Council meeting on May 25, 2022, at City Hall. Ed Burke walks the floor Wednesday, June 22, 2022 during a City Council meeting at City Hall. 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Incumbent first-term alderman Patrick Daley Thompson won reelection, defeating David Mihalyfy, his sole challenger on the ballot. The new alderman are expected to be sworn in May 15. In 2010, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed former Ald. Phone: 312-742-5375. A former longtime Illinois state representative before being elected alderman, Osterman said this was not an easy decision, but felt that the time is right to make this transition., 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. Any time after 6 p.m., they have to be with an adult 21 years or older. Judicial candidates can begin collecting petition signatures Jan. 13, and theyre due to the Illinois State Board of Elections by March 14. Tucked inside a bill designed to making voting easier in Illinois while delaying next spring's primary is a measure that would change the formal title of the 50 members of the Chicago City Council from alderman to alderperson, continuing a wave of efforts to transform the state's code to include gender-neutral language.. A full 30% of the City Council elected in 2019 . Harry Osterman, who had been on the council since 2011. The city of Chicago, Illinois, held nonpartisan elections for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, and all 50 seats on the city council on February 26, 2019. t.co/NBw9jVpSuQ", "I am excited to announce that I have been endorsed by Illinois State Representatives @WillGuzzardi and @Delia4StateRep! [11] Laurino had first been appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1994, and had been reelected six times. background-color: #334aab; Incumbent alderman Margaret Laurino did not run for reelection. Incumbent first-term alderman Raymond Lopez won reelection, defeating Rafa Yanez in a runoff. According to Chicago Board of Elections data, there was a 32% increase from Feb. 28 to April 4 of votes cast by voters ages 18 to 24. King also worked with Ald. The widget below automatically displays information about city council meetings. At least 31 incumbents won outright or were one of the top two vote-getters in 14 races that appeared headed . font-style: italic; Incumbent second-term alderman John Arena unsuccessfully sought reelection. Each alderman represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. Chicago Runoff Election Results: Real-time updates as votes are tallied
