They will come together. Susan Sadlowski Garza Won't Seek Reelection After 2 Terms Representing Southeast Side", "End of an era in Chicago politics as Burke chooses retirement over uphill battle for a record 15th term", "48th Ward Ald. Alderman Jim Gardiner is just finishing his first term and will now likely be a veteran on the council. Even more change is likely with 39 of 50 ward races contested. Felix Cardona Jr. Faces Community Activist In 31st Ward Race", "Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza joining a South Side exodus from the council, the runoff election ballot features South Chicago District police Officer Peter Chico and Ana Guajardo, who co-founded the United Workers Center. Jim Gardiner To Represent Far Northwest Side's 45th Ward", "Portage Park Business Owner, Community Advocate James Suh Joins Race To Unseat Ald. Also close was the race on the West Side in the 29th Ward where incumbent 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. Election Andre Vasquez Faces 2 Challengers As He Seeks A 2nd Term Representing Lincoln Square", "Ald. (Trent Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune). Voters choose diversity for City Council, supporting Asian American women, electing record number of Latinos, Pastor William Hall to replace Ald. Reboyras chooses retirement over difficult reelection campaign", "Indicted Ald. Ariel Reboyras retired as the leader of the ward after 20 years, setting up a runoff between Jessica Gutirrez and Ruth Cruz. (Eva Ho and Youngrae Kim/Chicago Tribune). Ald. Two-term Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez For Pilsen City Council Seat", "Ald. Embattled Ald. Texas plans to resume busing migrants on Monday. List of Chicago aldermen since 1923 Among the contests getting lots of attention is the proxy battle to succeed Burke in the 14th Ward. He said she and other key leaders will be able to help the city wean itself from the flood of federal coronavirus relief funds. With 96% of precincts reporting, Clay had received 56% of the votes to Walzs 44%, according to unofficial results. Gilbert Villegas also held on to their seats. A total of 613,795 Chicago voters cast ballots in the runoff. the citys first nonpartisan municipal election. Monique Scott in the 24th Ward. Interested candidates must have lived in the 11 th ward for at least one year prior to their appointment, 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. With many alderpersons choosing not to run for reelection, decades of institutional knowledge will be lost when Aldermanic assistant and former campaign manager for incumbent Ald. [21], Incumbent alderperson Walter Burnett Jr. is running for re-election uncontested. Mayor Lightfoot, Senator Elgie Sims, and Cook County Commissioner Stan Moore were in attendance to support Michelle Harris. Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. Mary Ann Smith while progressive organizations and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson support Manaa-Hoppenworth. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Chicago alderman elections 2023: City Council poised As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, the race was still close to call. Petitions can be circulated starting on August 30, 2022, and must be filed by November 28, 2022. RELATED: Brandon Johnson elected Chicago's next mayor. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward. But there are lots of people both within the Council and outside to help give support, guidance and advice. Marty Quinn, Top Madigan Ally, Faces Former Inspector General Staffer In 13th Ward Race", "Indicted Ald. And we did the work. WebThe 2023 Chicago elections will take place in two rounds on February 28, 2023, and April 4, 2023. 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]. Jeanette Taylor As She Seeks 2nd Term Representing 20th Ward", "As Ald. Dunne finished with 26% of the vote to Manaa-Hoppenworths 23% in February. Mayor's Press Office 312.744.3334. Jason Ervin No Longer Running Unopposed After 28th Ward Challenger Added Back To Ballot For Now", "West Side Ald. ", "I won't be comfortable until the 18th, that's when all the mail-in ballots will be counted," Taliaferro said. That's the most in a city election since February 1999 when 623,755 ballots were cast. Im gonna take an active role in trying to make sure that the Council and the next administration is respectful of the business community, he said. A total of 613,795 Chicago voters cast ballots in the runoff. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez Faces 2 Challengers As She Seeks 2nd Term Representing Northwest Side", "Here's Who Is Running To Represent Downtown, West Loop In City Council", "Chicago Electoral Board agrees with the hearing officer's recommendation that Richard Mpistolarides should be removed from the Feb. 28 ballot. Lee, who was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot in March 2022, will face off against Chicago Police Department training officer Anthony Ciaravino on April 4. Public goods are paid for by public dollars. Nicole Lee elected to first full term in 11th Ward, Tight race in 21st Ward on South Side as former firefighter takes on community organizer, Ald. Aldermen seek federal funds to help with influx of migrants in Chicago. The elections are part of the 2023 Chicago elections, which include elections for Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. Retiring Ald. Taliaferro had mounted an unsuccessful run for Cook County judge in 2022 and was forced into a runoff by just a few dozen votes in the general election in February. Michelle Harris For South Side Seat", "2 Candidates Will Challenge Ald. The ward covers parts of Hyde Park, South Shore, West Woodlawn and Greater Grand Crossing, and some are concerned the presidential center would push residents and small businesses out of these neighborhoods. Im looking forward to the next phase, the next step of life, he said. Theres already been a change and a bit of a youth movement thanks to four aldermanic appointments in rapid succession. 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. Nicole Lee in the 11th Ward. 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, Pressed on how many of the races her organization can realistically expect to win, Tai said, Were trying to win all of them. His opponent, 62-year-old CB Johnson, is a longtime community organizer who has led a drug recovery non-profit. Heres a look at each of the aldermanic races on the ballot Tuesday and some of the key issues in each ward. Migrant children have been put to work in hazardous jobs, in violation of child labor laws, according to recent news reports. Other interesting races include the four-way battle in the 1st Ward, where first-term Ald. Three candidates (Don Davis, Alan Sargon "Al" Rasho, and Jasmine Roberson) filed petitions but were removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures.