Each alderperson represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. Chicago 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. 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. James Cappleman Won't Seek Re-Election After Three Terms Serving Uptown Area", "Ald. 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. Monique Scott in the 24th Ward. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Mayor Lori Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, Inauguration day for Mayor-elect Johnson, City Council, Clerk Anna Valencia and Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is set for May 15, though a location has not been announced yet. 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. Angela Clay won the the open race to succeedretiring Ald. This contentious race saw housing organizer Angela Clay and Walgreens executive Kim Walz throwing attacks at each other. In the 24th Ward, a recently appointed incumbent whose family name represents a ward dynasty appeared poised to hold off a challenger making his second attempt at the seat. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune). [1][2] The elections will be administered by the Chicago Board of Elections. 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. But that doesnt quite explain the generational changing of the guard going on this time. Critiques of incumbent Ald. [But] I dont have any reason to believe the City Council is gonna get this huge independent streak. Its gonna have a lot less experience and not understand the system. Besides choosing its own committee chairs, the Council needs its own speaker, parliamentarian and attorney, along with a fully empowered Office of Financial Analysis, said Beale. elections Chicago alderman elections 2023: City Council poised Public goods are paid for by public dollars. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, is being challenged in Chicago's runoff election by Leonor "Lori" Torres Whitt. Monique Scott held a commanding lead with 67% of the vote to challenger Creative Scotts 33%, according to unofficial results. Timmy Knudsen challenged by Brian Comer in heated 43rd Ward race, the retirement of three-term incumbent Ald. Jim Gardiner, Attorney Megan Mathias", "Uptown Activist, Political Organizer Angela Clay Announces 2nd Run For Alderwoman", "6 Candidates Running To Replace Retiring 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. 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. Michele Smith. [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]. The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot: Incumbent alderperson Brendan Reilly (elected 2007) is running uncontested for re-election. [119], Incumbent alderperson Matt Martin (elected 2019) is running uncontested for re-election.[33]. [11], Candidates who expressed interest but ultimately declined to run include Arne Duncan (former U.S. Secretary of Education),[12][13][14] Mike Quigley (U.S. Representative from Illinois's 5th congressional district),[15] and John Catanzara (president of Lodge 7 of the Fraternal Order of Police). Taliaferro, fresh off an unsuccessful run for a judgeship last year, was forced into a runoff by just a few dozen votes in the Feb. 28 election. Roderick Sawyer: Chicago Needs a Mayor That Leads with Collaboration, Not Confrontation", "Ald. They Refused to Fight for Russia. Gilbert Gil Villegas, who won a third term. SEE ALSO: North Side city council representation undergoing major change with 4 long term aldermen retiring. elections in Chicago The 6th Ward includes parts of the Chatham and Park Manor neighborhoods, and was represented by Roderick Sawyer before he stepped down last June to run for mayor. The eight-mile ward was redrawn to include parts of West Town, Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin and Montclare. Here's Who Is Running To Replace Him", "Jeylu Gutierrez for Alderperson of the 14th Ward", "Ald. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Gutirrez, the daughter of ex-U.S. Rep. Luis Gutirrez, is the former policy director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Affordable housing developer Joe Dunne and small business owner Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth finished 500 votes apart in the February election. Elections will be held for Mayor of Chicago, City Clerk of Chicago, City Treasurer 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. Jim Gardiners first term on the Chicago City Council went beyond the usual complaints about crime, business development and potholes. 12th ward candidate Julia Ramirez and 26th ward candidate Jessie Fuentes hope to expand violence prevention and social programs. [102] Two other candidates filed nominating petitions, but one (Beverly Miles) was removed from the ballot due to insufficient signatures and another (Timothy Gladney) withdrew before ballot certification. April 25, 2023 / 1:17 PM / CBS Chicago. Samantha Nugent Faces Data Researcher In Bid For 2nd Term Representing Northwest Side", "Ald. Incumbent Ald. With 96% of precincts reporting, Clay had received 56% of the votes to Walzs 44%, according to unofficial results. 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. "They spoke last night.". A total of 613,795 Chicago voters cast ballots in the runoff. Michele Smith, Despite controversies, Ald. 2023 Chicago elections - Wikipedia Election Monique Scott holds big lead over barbershop owner, firearms instructor Creative Scott in 24th Ward, Ald. 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Whitt is on the executive board of the Chicago Teachers Union and has experience as an educator, community organizer and labor advocate. Incumbent 45th Ward Ald. Butler conceded Tuesday night. 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. With Ald. That means a new face on the council regardless of who wins. Retiring 44th Ward Ald. New City Council members are sworn in by City Clerk Anna Valencia in 2019. The rich are getting richer. Howard Brookins Jr. announced his retirement last year. Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. Nicole Lee in the 11th Ward. He endorsed Brandon Johnson for mayor, but said whoever wins, he's confident if he wins a third aldermanic term that he'll remain the chair of that all-important committee. 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. 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. [28], Candidates are required to submit a petition with 473 signatures from registered voters in their ward in order to appear on the ballot. 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. George Cardenas, when Cardenas, Lightfoots deputy floor leader, was elected to a seat on the Cook County Board of Review. 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! We have a real, generational opportunity for change [with] a new City Council responsive to the will of the people that puts the needs of poor, working-class Black and immigrant communities first, instead of pushing them to the side like so many Councils and administrations have done before them, said Emma Tai, executive director of United Working Families. So has former Inspector General Joe Ferguson, who branded Chicago the only major city in the United States that allows its mayor to dictate the lineup of Council committee chairs, who determine what legislation gets heard or if it gets heard at all. I dont think that collaborative relationship has been there under Lightfoot, Tunney said.