Pat Dowell Will Run Unopposed After All 3 Challengers Booted From February Ballot", "Pritzker slams DeSantis for blocking AP course", "Meet The 7 Candidates Running To Replace Ald. Ariel Reboyras is retiring after 20 years, a decision that's led to a six-way race to replace him in this Latino-majority ward on the Northwest . Challenging Hadden -- an incumbent who has served one term -- were Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce president Bill Morton, and entrepreneur and former Rogers Park Business Alliance board president Belia Rodriguez. With all of the early votes counted ahead of time, the Board of Elections has already dumped results for about half of the city-wide vote. CBS-Chicago. The polls are open across the city, it's Election Day in Chicago. Vallas also emphasized the need for schools to be a part of the public safety solution a major theme throughout his campaign to this point. That represents 28.1% turnout so far, according to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. At V Live Restaurant in Little Village, Sigcho-Lopez declared victory. Expand. NBC Universal, Inc. Vallas emphasized a need for stronger public safety which has been a major theme of his campaign. Voters in all 50 wards will be making a choice for aldermen Tuesday. The 37th Ward includes parts of Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin, Austin and Garfield Park. In the colorful West Loop restaurant, Conways supporters had been preparing for a victory well before he was declared the winner. Alderperson Stephanie D. Coleman. Early voting and vote-by-mail options have seen unprecedented interest for the Chicago mayoral race on Tuesday. All Rights Reserved. Tweet. Here's What 48th Ward Voters Should Know", "Uptown Resident Nick Ward Announces Run For 48th Ward Seat, Setting Up Likely Showdown With Ald. "We will make Chicago the safest city in America.". Samantha Nugent Faces Data Researcher In Bid For 2nd Term Representing Northwest Side", "Ald. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! As a public service to our readers and community, we have lowered the paywall on live election coverage so everyone can access this important information. Your support allows us to continue providing the award-winning, watchdog and in-depth journalism our community deserves. Patrick Daley Thompson in 11th Ward? Ald. This last day before the Chicago mayoral election. "This is such a strong finish for Paul, and we all expected he was going to lead this race of nine contenders," Hopkins said. Recommended Stories. 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 . With all but two precincts reporting, Hadden had 74 percent of the vote, compared with 16 percent for Rodriguez and 10 percent for Morton. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray has been talking to voters all day, and a number of them are looking forward to changes. After the election there will be partial recounts and they will report any discrepancies found. Early voting for the upcoming Chicago municipal elections began on Thursday at the Loop "supersite", NBC 5's Kye Martin reports. See all race results here. Mayor Lightfoot, Senator Elgie Sims, and Cook County Commissioner Stan Moore were in attendance to support Michelle Harris. Flores has not conceded, and her campaign has said they are going to wait for every vote to be counted, which could take a couple weeks for all mail votes to come in. Her challengers included: Traci Treasure Johnson, Drewone Goldsmith, Creative Scott, Edward Ward, Vetress M. Boyce, Luther Woodruff Jr. and Larry G. Nelson. Voters are coming out stronger and early turnout is high thanks to mail-in ballots. 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. 13th Ward Ward Map. These voters, as well as many working people, voted early, Hairston said. Silvana Tabares And Southwest Side Community Activist Both With Madigan Ties Face Off In 23rd Ward Race", "Shadow of Michael Madigan looms in fight for 23rd Ward alderman", "Ald. WBEZ news coverage of the mayor's race and more from the 2023 municipal elections. Chris Taliaferro (29th) faced challenges from CB Johnson and Corey Dooley. Nicole Lee heads toward runoff, Crime defines Chicago mayoral race: The No. Brian Hopkins (2nd), a supporter of Paul Vallas for mayor, expressed excitement at Vallas' performance Tuesday night. Mayor Lori Lightfoot presides over a city council meeting. Repeating a line he's used several times during the campaign, Johnson said if he wins in April, "a Black woman will still be in charge," referring to his wife of 25 years, Stacie. Candidate Jim Ascot, who conceded, received about 33% of the votes. The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus (CABC) is changing. Michelle Harris In 8th Ward Race After 3rd Hopeful Booted From Ballot", "It's official!! A voter's guide to the aldermanic and police district council races in the city election on Feb. 28. See how candidates answered questions on issues from education to public safety to transportation. She once called her husbands habit weird, so he tried to repress it, but now wants to raise the subject again. Illinois is leading the way. ", "2023 Chicago City Council Elections Preview Part One", "One City Council race is already heating up", "Ald. Polls for Chicago's 2023 Municipal Election are officially open, but the race for the city's next mayor is still very much unpredictable. CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are multiple lakefront wards on Chicago's North Side that are electing a new alderperson Tuesday night as four longtime City Council representatives are retiring in the 43rd, 44th, 46th and 48th wards. it has been almost impossible to avoid political ads, unsolicited texts from the mayoral candidates' campaigns - and also for the first time, flyers from candidates vying for the newly-formed Chicago Police District Council positions. There had been 7,295 votes cast in the ward. [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. Find your polling place for Election Day on the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners website. The next runner up, Megan Mathias, had only 16 percent, followed by 14.7 percent for James Suh. [8] 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. Jim Gardiner To Represent Far Northwest Side's 45th Ward", "Portage Park Business Owner, Community Advocate James Suh Joins Race To Unseat Ald. As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported Monday, experts say the timing of the video is important. Roderick Terrance Sawyer is an American politician and the current alderman of the 6th ward located in . "Historically, we're lucky if we get 40 percent turnout in a mayoral election," Puente said. The majority of the city's 50 council seats are contested this election. But younger voters 18 to 24 are the smallest voting bloc to show up to the polls so far with the majority of ballots expected to be cast on Election Day. He added that he believes Chicago has "more in common than divides us.". Tom Tunney Endorses Chief Of Staff Bennett Lawson To Replace Him As 44th Ward Alderman", "Bennett Lawson Will Likely Succeed Ald. [1] [2] The elections will be administered by . The innocent social worker was changing her clothes when a team of officers burst into her home. The 2023 Chicago election will bring sweeping change to City Council representation on the North Side, in the 43rd, 44th, 46th and 48th wards. "I feel wonderful for the city of Chicago. [114], Incumbent alderperson Matt Martin is running uncontested for re-election.[29]. Tonight and today we defeated the machine.. We just hope Bill Conway does the best he can for the ward, Ascots campaign manager, Denis Ascot, said. New data show older voters are driving early turnout in this year's election. Alderperson Marty Quinn. The suspect police were looking for, based on a tip from a confidential informant, was living in a neighboring apartment. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Four additional members resigned during their term and have been replaced prior to the election. According to the Board of Elections, there were delays reportedat 15 polling places across the city. Got a story tip? Remember: Tens of thousands of mail in ballots won't be counted until tomorrow. The 2023 Chicago election will bring sweeping change to City Council representation on the North Side, in the 43rd, 44th, 46th and 48th wards. Ald. Seven out of the nine declared Chicago mayoral candidates shared their plans for making the city more accessible to people with disabilities at the January 7 forum hosted by Access Living, a disability rights group. Live results will begin tabulating after polls close on Tuesday, Feb. 28. We feel very confident about our position in the race., Ald. Leslie Hairston, the retiring incumbent of 24 years. Filed Under: Bicycling, Bus Transit, Chicago Policy, Driving, Neighborhoods, Rail Transit, Walking, 2023 Chicago Mayoral Race, 2023 Chicago Municipal Election, Promoted. The following candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient petition signatures: The following candidate filed petitions to appear on the ballot but withdrew prior to ballot certification: The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to filing an economic statement, not with Cook County:[29], The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to insufficient signatures:[29], Incumbent alderperson David H. Moore is running uncontested. 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. Maldonado Endorses Community Activist Jessie Fuentes For 26th Ward Alderperson", "Ald. As of 3 p.m., a total of 390,455 ballots have been cast in Chicago, including early voting, voting by mail, and Election Day voting at the polling places. Daniel La Spata, who is facing three opponents in the first ward, including Procco Joe Moreno, the man he defeated for the seat in 2019. The mood at Mayor Lightfoot's campaign headquarters at Carpenters Hall went from subdued to dejected as the night went on. Sun-Times Media Wire. She can be seen on police body camera video repeatedly telling officers they were in the wrong place. Feb. 28, 2023. As of 5 p.m., a total of 444,731 ballots have been cast in Chicago's municipal elections, including voting at the polling places on Election Day, early voting, and voting by mail. The BOE will continue to provide updates throughout the day. MORE: Here Are 11 Races to Watch in the 2023 Chicago Elections. / CBS Chicago. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Southwest Side 14th Ward has long been the untouchable domain of Chicago's longest serving alderman, . In Chicago, voters are casting their ballots in the races for mayor, alderperson, and police district councils. Harry Osterman. Gil Villegas To Represent 'Pool Noodle' 36th Ward. Alderman Ed Burke who represented the 14th Ward is not running amidst a federal investigation and trial set for later this year. So far, one polling place reported a voter cast two ballots after the election judge accidentally provided both ballots. Ald. 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. February 28, 2023, 3:24 PM. Woman, 55, fatally shot getting out of car in Austin. There were 1,338 outstanding mail-in ballots for the 25th Ward as of Tuesday, according to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. Alderperson Edward M. Burke. After falling short in 2015 and 2019, he said he expects to finally make the runoff this time around. Scott who was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot to replace her brother, Michael Scott Jr., led with 45% of the votes with 100% of the precincts counted. All rights reserved, Here Are 11 Races to Watch in the 2023 Chicago Elections, What Time Do Polls Open and Close? Subscribe to Block Club Chicago,an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Early votingis available at two locations downtown and at one site in each of the 50 wards. Andre Vasquez Faces 2 Challengers As He Seeks A 2nd Term Representing Lincoln Square", "Ald. A BOE spokesperson said secret ballot laws prevent removing the duplicate ballot. Three candidates (Don Davis, Alan Sargon "Al" Rasho, and Jasmine Roberson) filed petitions but were removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures. With 100% of precincts reporting, Angela Clay led with 35% of the vote, with Kim Walz next with 26% and Marianne LaLonde in third with 17%. Michael Shannon keeps us guessing in A Little White Lie. Injustice Watch reached out to Taliaferro on Aug. 19 to confirm his judicial aspirations after Crain's . Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. You can use the city's "Ward Finder" tool here. It's his second bid for mayor, and he entered Election Day as the clear frontrunner. and resulted in the reelection of incumbent mayor Rahm Emanuel. "Brandon is for the people, and also Brandon is the one that doesn't mind working for others," Johnson said, adding that she believes Mayor Lightfoot operates in a "silo.". The 2023 Chicago elections will take place in two rounds on February 28, 2023, and April 4, 2023. . 30th Ward: Return of the Congressman's Daughter. . "I think the four years have been a great accomplishment," Waguespack said. The judge who handed the voter two ballots was "immediately reprimanded." Aldermanic elections in Chicago 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. Trying to find more information about the candidates running for alderperson in your ward? 14th Ward Ward Map. the chief of staff for current alderman Sophia King and a UChicago alum, is focusing his campaign on public safety, government transparency, economic equity, and education . Standing in third place with nearly 90% of the vote counted, Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded Tuesday night, saying she had called Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson to congratulate them on advancing to the runoff in April. Ald. Paul Vallas. So far this year, a total of 15 City Council members have either stepped down . Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Aida Flores In Head-To-Head Contest For 25th Ward", "With Maldonado Off The Ballot, Here's Who Could Lead Humboldt Park As The Next 26th Ward Alderperson", "Popular DJ Julian 'Jumpin' Perez Running For Alderman In 26th Ward", "Angee Gonzalez Rodriguez, 26th Ward Commiteeperson, Running To Become Humboldt Park Alderperson", "Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th) and Sylvia Puente spoke to voter turnout just after the polls closed Tuesday evening. He needs to secure at least 50 percent to avoid a runoff. Each alderperson represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. Candidates need over 50% of the vote to win. Streetsblog coverage of the WCPT mayoral forum, Streetsblog coverage of the Access Living forum on disability issues, Streetsblog coverage of the Safe Streets for All forum on livable streets issues, Streetsblogs humorous overview of the hopefuls transit platforms as literal transit platforms, Streetsblog coverage of a 16th Ward candidate forum, Streetsblog coverage of a 46th Ward candidate forum, Manager, Planning and Policy, Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization. Aldermanic assistant and former campaign manager for incumbent Ald. Results in the city of Chicago election on February 2023. In the 1st Ward, it's a four-way battle, meaning a run-off is likely. Michael D. Rodriguez (22nd) Tuesday fended off challenges from Neftalie Gonzalez, a business owner, and Kristian R. Armendariz, a community organizer. Matt O'Shea Faces 2 Challengers As He Seeks 4th Term In 19th Ward", "2 Challengers Taking On Ald. The great actor plays a man of uncertain identity in whimsical and sharply written comedy. 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. As of 9:40 p.m., with all but two precincts reporting, Gardiner had about 49 percent of the vote. On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls . His campaign provided a bit more info. Creative Scott had about 15% of votes, and Boyce had 13% of votes. [10], Alderman Ray Lopez (15th ward) initially launched a campaign for mayor in May 2022,[23] but dropped out and opted to run for re-election to City Council in November. Here's a quick summary about what the candidates had to say about a variety of transportation issues. Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago. 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. 8:18 AM CST on Jan 25, 2023. Scott Waguespack (32nd), a supporter of Mayor Lightfoot, said earlier in the evening he hoped the mayor would make the runoff after all. 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. "I've had success because I've always had the good sense to listen to the community, to empower the community, and draw my leadership from the community," Vallas said. Here's a full list. The elections are part of the 2023 Chicago elections, which include elections for Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer. 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