Elections 2023 Chicago aldermanic candidates answer Tribune questionnaire. No thanks, just show me the news. So far this year, a total of 15 City Council members have either stepped down . 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. Clickhereto support BlockClub with atax-deductible donation. Why it matters: Several incumbent alderpeople have retired or have been replaced, paving the way for a new council, possibly working with a new mayor. As of 9 a.m., 280,822 ballots have been cast in Chicago. Each alderperson represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. Although there are still uncounted mail ballots still coming in, it appears unlikely Flores can make up the difference. CBS 2 Political Investigator sat down with all nine candidates for mayor ahead of the Feb. 28 election. Injustice Watch reached out to Taliaferro on Aug. 19 to confirm his judicial aspirations after Crain's . New Starbucks line is a curiosity in Italy. 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! Two hours after polls closed, Conway led with 67% of the votes with 90% of the precincts counted. Here's Who Is Running To Replace Him", "Jeylu Gutierrez for Alderperson of the 14th Ward", "Ald. Sigcho-Lopez led with 52% of the votes with 100% of precincts reporting. 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Find your polling place for Election Day on the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners website. Many calls to the BOE have been regarding supplies including pens and voter cards. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! Young said Johnson would operate differently than Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was polling third. Feb. 28, 2023. His website has little to say about transit, other than calling for more policing of the CTA, and next to nothing about traffic safety and bike-pedestrian issues. Flores had nearly 48% of votes. It is unclear if the judge will be removed. Ald. Nick Sposato To Represent Northwest Side's 38th Ward", "Ald. The membership of City Council will feature at least 16 new members compared to the winners of the previous election. Sophia King has like the other mayoral candidates in Chicago emphasized something at the top of voters' minds: public safety. Her challengers included: Traci Treasure Johnson, Drewone Goldsmith, Creative Scott, Edward Ward, Vetress M. Boyce, Luther Woodruff Jr. and Larry G. Nelson. But a way to realistically get us there faster is to have a plan where everyone is on the same page. Johnson had nearly 39% of votes. In Chicago, voters have cast their ballots in the races for mayor, alderperson, and police district councils. Expand. Reboyras chooses retirement over difficult reelection campaign", "Indicted Ald. Candidate Jim Ascot, who conceded, received about 33% of the votes. The forum is scheduled for Feb. 1. Matt O'Shea Faces 2 Challengers As He Seeks 4th Term In 19th Ward", "2 Challengers Taking On Ald. In the 44th Ward, which represents parts of Lakeview, Tom Tunney is retiring as alderman and his chief of staff Bennett Lawson is the only candidate running to succeed him. Updated 10:34PM. "We will make Chicago the safest city in America.". Explore your ward, watch candidate videos, and explore the issues. MORE: Here Are 11 Races to Watch in the 2023 Chicago Elections In the 19 th ward, which includes Beverly, Mount Greenwood and Morgan Park, Ald. Creative Scott had about 15% of votes, and Boyce had 13% of votes. In Chicago, voters are casting their ballots in the races for mayor, alderperson, and police district councils. They will serve four-year terms starting in May, with City Council meetings typically held once per month, though alderpeople also serve on committees and often host office hours in their neighborhoods. Carrie Austin opted to not to seek reelection. Pumped to work w/ these progressive champions towards a more just future ", "Former 46th ward alderperson endorses Angela! To help voters make an educated decision, Streetsblog Chicago has been running a series of articles on mayoral candidates transportation platforms, and aldermanic hopefuls responses to our questionnaire. 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. Roberto Maldonado withdraws from race for Chicago City Council", "Another one bites the dust: Ald. 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. Ald. The elections are part of the 2023 Chicago elections, which include elections for Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer. Challenger Chris Cleary filed nominating petitions, but withdrew before ballot certification. 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. Roderick Sawyer Runs For Mayor, These 11 South Siders Hope To Succeed Him", "Sean Flynn, Ald. Polls open 6am-7pm. Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. And alderpeople have a particularly powerful role in their ward, shaping it through ordinances, decisions about zoning and development and more. Each alderperson represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. "I really don't think we're going to get to 40 percent.". With a surge in mail voting this year, it's possible we won't know winners or runoff finalists in some races by the end of the night, as mail ballots can be counted through March 14, if they were postmarked by Election Day. Vallas had 35 percent of the vote with 84 percent of the precincts reporting, and will be in the runoff election. Well just wait and see, said former Ald. 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. Twelve of the wards are guaranteed to get a new leader with no incumbent on the ballot. The age group 65-74 continues to lead the voter turnout. Mayoral hopefuls call for accessible stations, municipal sidewalk plowing during disability issues forum, Brandon Johnson wants bike/ped upgrades, more CTA service, efficiency reviews, A Cheat Sheet to Our Chicago Transportation Discussion on the Aldermanic Podcast. That means nearly a quarter of the city's wards are guaranteed to have a new member on the City Council come May not counting four other wards where alderpersons already stepped down and have been replaced and are running for election to a full term, or many other wards where sitting aldermen face serious challenges on Election Day. Mayor Lightfoot came into office as the first Black woman mayor and the first openly gay mayor and she won all 50 wards in the runoff in 2019. "We will have a safe Chicago," he said. Ald. Woman, 55, fatally shot getting out of car in Austin. The alderman cruised to a fourth term, nabbing almost 88 percent of the vote. 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. On Tuesday night, Young was excited with Johnson poised to be a finalist for a runoff election coming in second behind Paul Vallas. Check your registration, find your polling place and review your sample ballot. You can use the city's "Ward Finder" tool here. Chicago Tribune. [113] Challenger Nathan Bean filed nominating petitions, but was removed from the ballot for improperly filing paperwork. Four additional members resigned during their term and have been replaced prior to the election. The mayoral primary is . See how candidates answered questions on issues from education to public . ", "2023 Chicago City Council Elections Preview Part One", "One City Council race is already heating up", "Ald. Felix Cardona Jr. Faces Community Activist In 31st Ward Race", "Ald. Aida Flores, tried to unseat Ald. 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.[29]. Maria Hadden (49th) unseated longtime incumbent Joe Moore as a political newcomer, four years ago. Political Matrix E: -6.45, S: -6.78: Re: 2023 Chicago Mayoral/Aldermanic Elections Reply #175 on: Today at 08:40:07 PM . 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. The elections were concurrent with the 2015 Chicago aldermanic elections. Ald. Alderperson Anabel Abarca. 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Matthew OShea is facing a tough battle against Tim Noonan and Michael Cummings. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is fighting for her political life as voters head to the polls on Election Day in Chicago, facing eight challengers and dismal approval ratings. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help fund Streetsblog Chicagos next year of publication. | Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times. All votes by mail received on Tuesday will not be processed and counted until Wednesday morning. So far, one polling place reported a voter cast two ballots after the election judge accidentally provided both ballots. Rodriguez secured 66% of the votes with 100% precincts reporting. Morning Insider Lauren Victory takes us inside that four-way race. He's pushing his 40 years of public service experience as the reason to put him onto the 5th floor at City Hall, with the know-how that he says Mayor Lightfoot has not shown in office. 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