The 2023 spring primary election is on Tuesday, Feb. 21 and the spring general election is on Tuesday, April 4. Look at what we did! She yelled, pointing to an image of the current totals projected on a wall. We get to do this work and provide election coverage free of a paywall thanks to the commitments of our members. People died so that we can have the right to do this, so Ill definitely be voting, Holt said. Im a native of Chicago. James Gardiner at a candidate forum in January. Lightfoot is out, Vallas and Johnson are in the April runoff, This is just the beginning, Green tells supporters after losing mayoral race, Ciaravino thanks supporters: The best is yet to come, City Council poised for big changes with multiple races up for grabs, Ald. He said he was inspired by someone else in the community who started bringing refreshments to election workers, and in November, had promised he would too. I think thats what his campaign is all about. I look forward to a new administration for Chicago and look forward to being apart of making Chicago a better city, said Green. Vallas then returned to the law-and-order message that carried him into the runoff. James Gardiner had pulled out to a commanding lead in his bid for a second term in the Northwest Side 45th Ward. 3 0 obj The 2022 and 2023 Calendar of Election Events includes deadlines from November 2021 through December 2023 and is a valuable tool for election officials to use throughout the election cycle. Election Day: May 2 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Polls have now officially closed and turnout so far lagged 2019s tallies. Hairston for the 5th Ward seat, led with 25% of the vote over Martina Hone with about 17%, with more than two-thirds of precincts reported. <>>> Ald. Its election day, but its possible we may not have clear winners by tonight. Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline, 5:00 p.m. Elisa Barrios, a 30-year Hyde Park resident, came to vote with her partner Dylan Lloyd. In early returns, the first-term Chicago mayor trailed Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson in a contest where absent any candidate topping 50% only the top two finishers move onto the next round of voting. Bad timing is too simple an explanation for Lightfoots stunning political downfall. Ald. Like many voters, Holts top issue in the election is crime and public safety. This website is student operated and maintained, with support from staff and faculty. Ald. Facing political headwinds from a string of first-term scandals, freshman incumbent Ald. Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election. See all 26 events for: Tuesday, May 16 2023 . Lee, the daughter of a Daley family loyalist, enjoyed a major fundraiser hosted by former Mayor Richard M. Daley and one of his brothers in the hopes shed retain the seat their nephew Patrick Daley Thompson was forced from when he was convicted of tax fraud. Ald. Edward M. Burke (14th). Incumbents Michelle Harris (8th), Anthony Beale (9th) and Jeanette Taylor (20th) each faced two challengers, but all three had comfortable leads over their opponents Tuesday night. Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago's West Loop. Lightfoot needed the majority of Black voters who showed up at the polls to cast a ballot for her in Tuesdays race. A long row of tables were packed with pulled pork sliders, small cups of vegetables and platters of fruit. Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas greets the crowd during his election night party at Recess located at 838 W. Kinzie St., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. I want pride to return to the neighborhood and to see more financial resources provided, said Vance, who has lived in Humboldt Park for 40 years. Hed like the city to support more programs that fix up abandoned houses and employ young people in the neighborhood to do the construction. Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Ald. Just after 8 p.m., mayoral candidate JaMal Green arrived at the podium and greeted a cheering crowd. As a former officer, Bridges knew the stakes behind those being elected for police district councils, and said he wants to see more community interaction from the police. Burba, a 38-year-old short-term rental property manager, moved to West Loop with his wife nine years ago. List of dates for other years. Chicago is being run by Chicago, and that isnt the way it should be., I just wish there were more options and more people running one is not enough.. If theres true change that people want, I think they vote for me. Fourth Ward residents Shena Bowers, 39, left, and L. Anne Hall, 44, sport custom camouflage jackets reading Theres Nothing Like A Sistah in support of mayoral candidate Sophia King at Kings watchparty at Bronzeville Winery. When you leave and pray tonight, dont forget about me, he told the crowd. Gutierrez could make history by becoming the 14th Wards first alderperson of Latino descent. Pennsylvania Election dates. Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot May 9 . She almost embraced playing the heavy, shutting down the lakefront and admonishing people to stay home. They sipped on refreshments and grazed snacks, surrounded by plenty of signs touting the slogan of the police officer: Your safety is my concern., Lees supporters many sporting sweatshirts and knit caps with her campaign logo met her in the dining room at New Furama Restaurant, which boasts a location at the crossroads of Chicagos southside Chinatown and Bridgeport neighborhoods., Lee is off and running in her campaign for the runoff election, calling on voters who stayed home or voted for an opponent to support her in the April race. [Dowell] is doing as good, if not better, than a lot of aldermen in the city Its kind of hard to unseat an alderman in that position.. She also said she thinks the community didnt know there was an election Tuesdayat midday, about only 65 people had voted at that site, according to two election judges. Print. On Tuesday, six of the nine mayoral candidates stopped by for lunch, hoping some of that history will rub off on them. The same is true for most, if not all, the hotly contested aldermanic races. Johnson is a CTU organizer and lives on the West Side. Beasley, known for impersonating the current Mayor, said she has never cared about an election before. Despus de meses de campaa y ms de $24 millones en gastos, la decisin sobre quin administrar la alcalda Chicago durante los prximos cuatro aos finalmente est en manos de los votantes. With 84% of the precincts reporting in Tuesdays mayoral election, Lightfoot had 16% of the vote, well behind front-runner Paul Vallas, at about 35%, and Brandon Johnson, at 20%. Supporters trickled into the Swissotel in downtown Chicago for Willie Wilsons election night victory party.. He entered the election party in an all red suit greeted by handfuls of other supporters. Hall would sleep and study at Kings house often, and King even gave her rides to school. Election Day turnout has been pretty sluggish compared to 2019, which was not great to begin with, Bever said. Angel Arroyo, also an Edgewater resident, wants to see the city cleaned up and revitalized. 2023 Oklahoma Elections January 10 - Special Elections and Propositions Only Last day to register to vote: December 16, 2022 Deadline to request absentee ballot: 5 PM, Decemember 26, 2022 Early Voting: Thursday, January 5, 8 AM - 6 PM Friday, January 6, 8 AM - 6 PM Election Day Voting: Tuesday, January 10, 7 AM - 7 PM Incumbent Lori Lightfoot was closely behind him with 15.7% of the vote. We have, you know, somebody whos talking about law and order on the right, somebody whos talking about defund the police on the left, and Im going to really encourage them to adopt, you know, some of our policy. Sophia King held steady around 1.2% of available votes from the time she arrived at her own party to the time she left the podium, promising a drink and a game of bid whist in her future. Vallas waited until Lightfoots concession call and speech before claiming his place in the runoff. With a wide field of candidates, at least some races are expected to be headed to April 4 runoffs, preliminary returns show. 11th Ward Ald. We just hope Bill Conway does the best he can for the ward, Ascots campaign manager, Denis Ascot, said. Despite the lively music, many attendees here are sitting at tables and staring at their phones as result show Chuy behind. Es casi seguro que un campo de nueve candidatos evitar que cualquier candidato reciba ms del 50% de los votos. He currently lives in a shelter for veterans and he said many of the people there dont have the ability to vote, mainly because they dont have an up-to-date state ID. With 80% of precincts reporting in the 45th Ward, incumbent James Gardiner, whose first term saw the city firefighter become one of Mayor Lori Lightfoots most strident critics as well as the unusual scene of Gardiner reading an apology to his fellow aldermen from the City Council floor after leaked emails showed him using crude, misogynistic language to refer to some of his peers and constituents is out to a commanding lead in a six-way race. Vallas bought food for a few diners. Its always stuck with me, Barrios, 58, said. Wilson said he called his good friend Paul Vallas tonight and congratulated him for making the runoff. Ortiz says he has been a fan of Johnsons for over a decade. Proco Joe Morenos political comeback attempt appeared to fall well short as he trailed with 7.4% of the vote. A fireman? Election Day. Voters take to the polls in Aurora in . Feb 27, 2023 at 1:49 pm. In 2019, the city saw a turnout of more than 35% of registered voters, with about 560,701 total ballots cast. Holly, who came to the U.S. from China nearly 20 years ago, was focused on representing the immigrant community, specifically Asian immigrants, at the polls. Friday, August 18 5:00 PM Registration Deadline for Primary . I really think that she is someone who has a lot of heart for community organizing and reaching out to the community which is something the 14th ward needs.. I have a 22-month-old and I want it to be safe here.. The deadline to register to vote in Philadelphia's 2023 primary elections is May 1. Chicago mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is running for a second term, at Mannys. I havent been this happy since my son returned from Afghanistan, Vallas told a crowd of supporters chanting his name. Monique Scott (24th) faced challenges from seven candidates vying for the ward that oversees Lawndale on the citys West Side. Guillen is a former chief of staff for state Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, who was appointed by Madigan to replace him after he resigned from the General Assembly in 2021. Notices of Election. This year, nearly 900 students will serve as judges. Post-primary election campaign finance reports must be filed by candidates, political action committees, caucus committees (legislative campaign funds), and political parties by 4 p.m. (38 days after primary election) detailing contributions and expenditures through June 2, 2023 (the 7th day before the report is filed) That would set up a generational battle between the candidate of the Fraternal Order of Police and the candidate of the Chicago Teachers Union, as veteran political strategist David Axelrod put it. Nicole Lee, who was appointed to the role by Mayor Lori Lightfoot to replace Ald. 46 Day Notice for Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot. Ervin showing lead in 28th Ward race, Ald. This is only about 16% of total registered voters in Chicago.Novembers general election saw a higher turnout nearly 47% with more than 714,000 ballots being cast in the city, according to election board data though 41,000 more voters were registered for the Feb. 28 municipal election. Incumbent 40th Ward Ald. The two candidates who receive the most votes,. Im a team guy, I vote for whats best for the city, the Woodlawn resident of five years said. La alta probabilidad de tener resultados retrasados se deriva de la cantidad de boletas por correo. Gardiners campaign staff said the incumbent was celebrating with family and friends and had not planned a party to watch returns. So, were gonna invest in the people of the city.. Listen to wbez.org or 91.5 FM at 7 p.m. as polls close and numbers begin rolling in. Candidate Jim Ascot, who conceded, received about 33% of the votes. Flores had nearly 47% of votes. I know more eyes will continue to be on those remaining 100,000 vote-by-mail ballots to see both how they swing the citywide races, but especially the alderperson races ward by ward, Bever said. Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Primary Election. She said she wants to see a shake up in the citys government, specifically when it comes to resources for youth such as the return of field houses and common spaces for kids and the incarceration-reliant justice system. Its all part of our efforts at the Sun-Times to bring you vital, around-the-clock reporting on this years elections. It will also offer voters the starkest of contrasts on the future of education and policing. Byron Sigcho-Lopez the two Near Lower West Side candidates has been tense and peppered with personal attacks but Flores had no words for her opponent before polls closed. Some of us take it for granted, Gatewood said. Forest Glen residents Christopher Ramos and Brandi Marks, who are husband and wife, were focused more on voting for their ward and police district council representatives rather than the mayoral race. Was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago. Voters may register at the polls on election day. I still have yet to hear something definitive, Holt said. Address. Tuesdays election promised significant change for Chicagos City Council, and not just because 16 members who were around four years ago resigned over the last year or opted to not run again. See the next future occurrence of this event, after this one. Regardless of how many names were on the ballot, Bridges said he cast his ballot with the greater good in mind, though he hoped the candidate he knew personally but didnt name would win. 23-15-47(2)(a)) In the mayors race, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in an April 4 runoff after finishing as the top two vote-getters, ending Lori Lightfoots bid for a second term. With 90% of precincts reporting, Gardiner had 48% of the vote in a six-way race, near the 51% total needed to avoid a runoff. In the 23rd Ward, Tabares faced a challenge from community organizer and small-business owner Eddie Guillen. Una segunda vuelta para la alcalda el 4 de abril est prcticamente garantizada. We have too many people on the ballot who just come out of the woodwork and havent really been in the communities, Holiday, 41, said. Life is fragile.. (75 days from today) See all 27 for: Monday, May 15 2023 . We have shifted the political dynamics in this city., He added, Tonight is about building a Chicago that truly invests in our people. Description of Event Deadline* E-Date; Voter-Nominated Office: Signatures-In-Lieu of Filing Fee Period: September 14 - November 8, 2023: E-173 - E-118 Hero, who moved to the West Loop with his family last year, said hes concerned about protecting LGBTQ rights and fighting climate change. Lightfoot's election loss: Letters to the Editor March 3, 2023 Media's lab-leak oops, WH's gaslighting on energy and more GOPers stand up for life and against AG Merrick Garland Gov. With election results coming in, guests were nowhere to be found. The 28th Ward includes the Near West Side, North Lawndale, Garfield Park and Austin. November 7, 2023 is the Municipal Election Polls are open on election day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M. Last day to register to vote: October 23, 2023 Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: October 31, 2023 Learn about Municipal Elections. He also wants a stronger police presence on the North Side and for the city to do more to help the homeless population by providing more mental health services and housing. The NAARPR office was filled with posters which read, Chicago Police Accountability is up to the people., Southwest Side incumbents jump to early leads including one who rebuked Madigan. I feel great about this, said Thomas Simmons, a canvasser who has worked on Vallas campaign. Loving people and investing in people that is the way my father raised me. Applicants who register in-person in the Circuit or Municipal Clerk's Office today and those who mail registration applications postmarked no later than today are eligible to vote in the August 8, 2023 Primary Election. Ald. At the same 9th Ward polling place, Damascus Baptist Church, Tian Gatewood, another lifelong Chicago resident who has spent the last 20 years in Roseland, was also casting his ballot early. January 4. . Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas has taken the lead in Chicagos mayoral race with 75% of precincts reporting. She took me in like one of her own children.. Ebony Holiday, who grew up in the 21st Ward, said she voted for Daliah Goree for alderperson. Primary Election Day. Theyre feeling confident about tonight pic.twitter.com/Uu6XFqsDYM. For both mail-in and early voting, the board has counted 112,000 ballots as of Monday night and 100,000 mail-in ballots are still outstanding. About an hour before polls closed, 25th Ward candidate Aida Flores stood outside of Joseph Jungman STEM Magnet School in Pilsen with mayoral candidate Jesus Chuy Garca and several volunteers. Were feeling goodwe fought for what we believed in, Ortiz told the Sun-Times. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere, Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times. Esteban Rodriguez was one of the few to stop by the YMCA in the 27th Ward Tuesday morning. Excitement grew at Paul Vallas West Side election party as Vallas moved into the mayoral runoff. 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. When history is being made, you cant help but feel a certain amount of pride. Election Dates; Election Dates. Despite the specter of a federal investigation of is apparent threat to withhold ward services from residents he considered supporters of is rivals, and the indictment of his ward superintendent for selling a machine gun to an undercover ATF agent, Gardiner has 47% of the vote, well within range of the 51% needed to avoid a run-off, as he did four years ago when he ousted incumbent John Arena.
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