Monday broke a record for early voting in a single day with about 30,000 people voting, likely to avoid Tuesdays chance of storms. Get everything you need before Election Day with our Voters Guide. The profiles are part of ourelection hub, where youll also finda quizthatll pair you with the candidate who aligns with your values,a mock up of what your ballot will look like and much more. Read more here. Hall, pastor at St. James Community Church, greeted dozens of supporters at an election night party at the Thea Bowman Lyceum Center, 6550 S. Harvard Ave. Pastor William Hall, running for alderperson in the 6th Ward, returns to his campaign vehicle after voting Tuesday. Guajardo is also founder of Centro de Trabajadores Unidos (United Workers Center) to serve the areas immigrants and low-income communities. While she made it, she said other young people might skip the polls for other reasons. Jason Lee, a senior adviser to the Johnson campaign, was ecstatic about his candidates performance. This campaign that I ran to bring this city together would not be a campaign that fulfilled my ambitions if this campaign is gonna divide us more. Mayoral candidates, top row from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. Mary Ann Ahern reports. April 6, 2023 Today is Election Day in Chicago's hotly contested mayoral race Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight challengers. A sign that reads, early voting is posted on the first day of early voting at the Loop Supersite at 191 N. Clark St., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. They believe in closing the jails. Tom Tunney, at the Paul Vallas election-night gathering at the Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Wacker Drive. If no one gets more than 50% of the vote on Feb. 28, a runoff between the top two will take place April 4, with inauguration set for May. As Election Day unfolded, early turnout indicators appeared to favor Vallas. You can read more about Sawyer on his aldermanic page. Not even a slew of endorsements from high-profile Democrats featured in Vallas television commercials including retired Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, retired U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin were enough to erase that perception. And click here for more about their stances on a wide range of issues posed in the Tribunes candidate questionnaire. By 3 p.m., the share of voters under 45 was 34.1%, short of what Johnson needed it to be. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca has also earned plenty of attention for his campaign, and is looking to finish what he started after losing in a runoff to Rahm Emanuel in the 2015 election. Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more. There was no honeymoon period for me, Lightfoot said last year. Sawyer comes from a family of political leaders, with his father Eugene serving as Chicagos mayor after the death of Harold Washington. Nicole Lees campaign in the 11th Ward at New Furama in Chinatown. Live Chicago mayoral election results and analysis. Incumbent Democratic mayor Jim Kenney is term limited and cannot seek reelection to a third term. Walz conceded less than two hours after the polls closed. With a burst of good will generated by his $1.2 million gas giveaways, millionaire businessman Willie Wilson on Monday joined the race to send Mayor Lori Lightfoot into political retirement after a single term. I value you, and I want to hear from you. This campaign that I ran to bring this city together would not be a campaign that fulfilled my ambitions if this campaign is gonna divide us more. Skip to content. I thought it was gonna be yearsthe next generation, not my generation, said Ng, who is a second cousin of Lee. John Moore took a wonderful photo of his first morels, then played coy on where. Brian Hopkins (2nd), a Vallas supporter, has called them the new machine.. The turnout was good. A neon sign stating Believe in yourself, overlooked the crowd that listened to pop hits like Love on Top by Beyonc. Images Show Dramatic Scene of Large Crash on I-55 Amid Dust Storm in South-Central Illinois. If Vallas is up by more than 32,760 votes by the end of the night, Calabrese said, I think he can declare victory tonight and the media can call him the next mayor.. Johnson drove home the point, portraying himself as the real Democrat in the race. Nine candidates will face off: Mayor Lori Lightfoot; millionaire businessman Willie Wilson; two retiring alderpersons, Sophia King (4th) and Roderick Sawyer (6th); Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner; Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson; former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas; U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia; and community activist Ja'Mal He currently serves as the chairman of the City Councils Black Caucus, and serves on a variety of committees, including education and child development, as well as the rules and ethics committee. Sheri Dysoin, a lifelong Englewood resident, said people have become disillusioned by politics because of the citys history of disinvestment in neighborhoods like hers. Weve had a modeled electorate where the race has been basically tied. Theres a ticketed booze situation for the many, many supporters waiting to get in. Shes also disappointed by the lower voter turnout for this years municipal elections. A former City Hall insider who has campaigned as both an expert administrator and outside-the-box thinker, Paul Vallas rose to local prominence as Chicago Public Schools CEO, serving under Mayor Richard M. Daley. You know, divide and conquer, right? Mayoral candidates, top row from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. Mayor Lori Lightfoot crisscrossed Chicago to kick off her re-election campaign, acknowledging public safety is the top issue and doubling down on her support for police Supt. Candidate Votes Percent Pct. By mid-afternoon, Hispanic wards were recording some of the lowest turnouts in the city, including the: 12th (17.1%); 14th (12.4%); 15th (13%); 22nd (13.6%) and 31st (15.5%). Businessman Willie Wilson (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Bidens pragmatic approach to politics and policies is validated just look at the pivots from the Vallas and Johnson campaigns. And Ill be the mayor for you, too. Cope said her biggest concern was how crime was affecting kids, including her son. With all precincts reporting, Gardiner had more than 55% of the vote over opponent Megan Mathias, who was down more than 1,700 votes, though there are as many as 1,992 mail-in ballots still uncounted, records show. I care about whats left behind for my kids, my grandkids in the future. About a block away, Johnson said he felt confident he would be victorious. JaMal Green is a community activist and entrepreneur who made a name for himself during the protests over the Chicago police murder of Laquan McDonald. A community activist, Green has gained public attention for his work supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, and he also has founded several community organizations, including the Small Business Repair Program and My turn to Own. Shes running against candidate Peter Chico. Dr. Willie Wilson, who has run for mayor as well as other offices, is all over the airwaves with his campaign, as is Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson. Many had been there all day for at least the last two weeks, during the stretch of early voting. They know me when they come in because Ive been sitting here every election. Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Gov. And that is some takeaway knowing that in two city elections now, the youngest people in Chicago just dont want to vote. So, any small shift in turnout in your favor can impact the outcome, Lee said. Buckner was raised in Roseland and Washington Heights, and his current house district represents parts of Bronzeville, Gold Coast, Hyde Park, River North, South Shore and Woodlawn, among others. Johnson garnered about 49% of votes. I have a little more confidence in him because of his background in education, Thomas, 57, said, noting she disagreed with Johnsons stance on policing. I want better for them.. 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I call them the fabulous 47 Its the same faces, the same people who come. She has drawn a number of challengers in this years race, including several members of the Chicago City Council and a host of high-profile political names that have already begun inundating the airwaves with ads seeking to separate themselves from the pack. Lee said hes not concerned that six of the top ten wards for turnout at mid-afternoon were Vallas strongholds: the 19th, 41st, 45th, 43rd, 44th and 2nd Wards. Vincent Feldman, an 18-year-old senior at Notre Dame College Prep, voted for the first time in February and came out again for Tuesdays runoff. Since I was appointed back in September, weve gotten right to work on crime, Knudsen, the City Councils youngest member and the first openly gay person to represent his ward, said in March during a debate. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets his supporters during his election victory celebration at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on April 4, 2023 . CHICAGO (WLS) -- Election Day in Chicago was Tuesday, Feb. 28, and voters headed to the polls to cast their . . Susan Sadlowski Garza. Chicagoans hit the polls Tuesday for the runoffs with one key question: Vallas or Johnson? Vallas has cited his experiences in running large school districts as hes hit the campaign trail, and has pledged to make massive changes to the citys finances, address issues of public safety and to integrate parents more effectively into the educational system. He was the one who would make a difference, she said. 2023 Candidate Contributions Expenditures Cash on hand Shammas Malik: $49,728 $56,472 $156,512 Keith Mills: $100 $0 $15,000 Tara Mosley: $9,501 $3,773 $10,506 Monique Scott secured nearly 67% of the votes with 95% of the precincts reporting. The Chicago tradition of a drunk election judge has not held true today, he said. Im in that 18 to 24 age group that doesnt vote enough, Carrasquillo said. Early figures from the Chicago Board of Elections pulled a few hours before polls closed Tuesday showed that of those who cast a ballot, only 3.30% were between 18 and 24. One focused on investing in people rather than police, the other focused on abating the fear of crime by hiring more officers. Throughout the runoff, hes been disappointed by the negativity between the campaigns for Cruz and Gutirrez. Mosley led by 547 votes out of 12,927 total votes. When a leader rises up out of those coalitions, we can win.. The turnout was good. With Ald. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward that includes Austin. His mom, Iris Laracuent, has been teaching him to be more locally engaged. Early turnout indicators appeared to favor Paul Vallas. WBEZs Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel have more on the big mayoral showdown. Im anxious, as anyone would be when its this close, said retiring Ald. Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close race over former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas, who was backed by the police union. After an exhausting, five-week battle for the heart and soul of Chicago, the race see-sawed back and forth as votes were tallied Tuesday night. Im super passionate about politics.. Wilson is running on a platform to Recover, Restore and Rebuild the city, and has pointed to his efforts to donate free fuel and masks to underserved communities as examples of how hed begin to tackle issues in the city. Were gonna get the worst of things anyways.. We need to figure out how to actually invest in those neighborhoods and pull people into the political process, Sharkey said. Challenger Lori Torres Whitt, who was backed by the Chicago Teachers Union, received 42% of the votes. Weve got to squeeze out as many votes as we can from areas that we need to and, hopefully, thatll be enough to get this done.. Whitt, a teacher at Monroe Elementary School, conceded shortly after 9 p.m. 29th WardMeanwhile, Ald. Guajuardo is an Army National Guard veteran and labor organizer. Supporters of Paul Vallas at his election-night gathering at the Hyatt Regency in the Loop. While Simmons said both mayoral candidates are fairly decent, but voted for Johnson because he understands what people are going through living in an impoverished community on the West Side. His campaign is almost entirely self-funded. Despite her encouraging her son to vote, Cope said she was worried about the sincerity of politicians running for office in this cycle. Johnson ended up winning the race, but we do know that much of the Black establishment had backed Vallas. Many have sought to show their progressives bona fides, others say theyd be tougher on crime a dominant issue. None of that is surprising. Chicagoans will hit the polls Tuesday with one big question facing them: Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson? Roderick Sawyer, 6th (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Vallas then addressed supporters who gathered for a watch party. Thats when he became the 15th member of Mayor Richard M. Daleys cabinet to leave or be fired as a result of the Hired Truck, city hiring and minority contracting scandals after being named a cooperating witness in the federal investigation. Several analysts predicted he could get as many as 70% of the uncounted absentee votes. Regardless, he said voting was something hes always done, noting that the country is always just one election away from taking a sharp turn sideways. They both have been campaigning for Jessica Gutirrez, who is facing Ruth Cruz in the runoff race for the 30th Ward council seat. Election 2023 The Ballot The Latest Chicago Needs More Shelters And Federal Money As Thousands Of Migrants Are Arriving, Mayor Says Some migrants have to wait days at police stations as officials look for shelter for them, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. Bottom row, from left: Activist Ja'Mal Green, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, businessman Willie Wilson. He owes his meteoric rise to the millions in contributions and thousands of campaign foot soldiers provided by the CTU and its affiliates, SEIU Locals 1 and 73, SEIU Heathcare, AFSCME Council 31 and United Working Families. Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). With Ald. He owes his meteoric rise to the millions in contributions and thousands of campaign foot soldiers provided by the CTU and its affiliates, SEIU Locals 1 and 73, SEIU Heathcare, AFSCME Council 31 and United Working Families. Community activist Ja'Mal Green participates in a forum with other Chicago mayoral candidates hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Chicago Temple in . As we enter the final weeks leading up to the Feb. 28 election, WBEZ and the Sun-Times have rolled out valuable tools to keep you informed as you prepare to make your voice heard. 11th Ward Ald. Sanders job was to turn out young voters for Johnson, who captured the support of Chicagos youth. Its been a smooth and orderly Election Day so far, he said. We outperformed on the lakefront. The ward which includes Chatham, Park Manor and Grand Crossing still has 1,280 mail-in ballots that havent been returned, which was less than the gap in votes between candidates. Greg Abbott to stop shipping busloads of migrants to Chicago, saying the city does not have the resources to . I-55 Shut Down in Both Directions Due to Large Crash' Amid Dust Storm in South-Central Illinois, Blowing Dust Warning' Issued in Illinois After Dust Storm Causes Large I-55 Crash, Portillo's Adds New Menu Item to Restaurants Nationwide and It's Now Available, How Much Could You Get in New $725M Facebook Settlement? Read the full report from Robert Herguth and Sophie Sherry. The only question is, will it be enough for Vallas to declare victory and Johnson to concede., He added, Brandon Johnson was banking on this kind of rainbow coalition type of campaign with minority votes at a high level and it doesnt look like thats panning out. With 99.6% of precincts reporting, Johnson had 51.42% of the vote to 48.58% for Vallas a margin of 15,872 votes out of 557,422 cast. Sophia King, Ald. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern sits down with Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO, who announced Wednesday that he will run for mayor of Chicago in 2023. A lot of my family members or friends my age dont vote because they dont trust the person theyre voting for, Thomas, 25, said. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, two-time Democratic presidential candidate and political figure most popular with young voters, headlined a get-out-the-vote rally last week for Johnson. Monique Scott (24th) cruised into another term Tuesday night as Ald. Because this campaign has always been about building a better, stronger, safer Chicago for all the people of Chicago.. My auntie walked over here, so if she can do it anyone can, Thomas said. Chicagoans will decide today between former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson two mayoral candidates who have vastly different visions for the citys finances, schools and public safety issues. This neighborhood this is the 47th Ward they always come out, said Deborah Joshua, an election judge since 2016. Not quite as much as back in the day, when half the people working in the field could give you a garbage can the next day. For Thomas, the decision in the aldermanic runoff was easy: she said Gilbert Villegas, current 36th Ward alderperson, helped clean up her neighborhood and spoke to people whod been leaving trash in the area after her mom contacted his office. Theres a different vibe in Chicago, she said. Tanieka Smith, stopped to vote at Higgins on her way to work, donning her U.S. The winner may not be known for days. Tonight is the beginning of a Chicago that truly invests in all of its people. After an exhausting, five-week battle for the heart and soul of Chicago, Johnson narrowly defeated former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, who led early, only to have Johnson overtake him and stay there. Vallas, who was City Halls revenue and budget director under former Mayor Richard M. Daley, promised not to ask Chicago taxpayers for one more penny until he scoured the $28 billion in city and local government agency spending under the mayors control to determine whether it was being spent wisely. We dont have to choose between rich and poor, old and young. Timmy Knudsen has represented since Lightfoot appointed him to the seat in September after Michele Smith stepped down. Ald. His cousin Yarkona Hall said when Johnson didnt like the way things were, he needed to be the one to change things. We dont have to choose between toughness and compassion. Theyre speaking to each other. Taliaferro received nearly 51% of the votes with 96% of precincts reporting. Incumbent Democratic mayor Joe Hogsett is running for re-election to a third term in office. Despite Johnsons tight lead, others remained optimistic, sipping white claw seltzers, wine and nibbling on pizza, chips and dip while watching results. Holyfield, 35, brought her 12-year-old daughter, who goes by Kendra II, to vote, a move Dysoin applauded as a way to get young voters to the polls. With 90,000 absentee ballots uncounted and a 52% return rate, Johnson likely will pad his margin of victory as late-returning mail-in ballots are counted later this week. He has also focused his efforts largely on addressing the problem of violence in the city. Ive seen [Lees] hard work over the past year, Mah said. Kirk Simmons was among a handful of voters casting ballots at Higgins Community Academy in West Pullman Tuesday morning. Jason Lee, a senior adviser to the Johnson campaign, said of the results: We outperformed on the lakefront. She is the only woman challenging Lightfoot for the mayors seat in 2023 and is known for working to rename Lake Shore Drive to honor Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, the Black founder of Chicago as well as pushing for a minimum wage increase to $15. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Taliaferro was the only incumbent in obvious trouble after polls closed. He currently serves as the chairman of the City Councils Black Caucus, and serves on a variety of committees, including education and child development, as well as the rules and ethics committee. I care more about what happens locally now. And thats meant something. 10th Ward aldermanic candidate Peter Chico votes at the Henry Clay School in Chicago Tuesday, 4-4-23. In his victory speech, Johnson noted his election comes on the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read the full report from Fran Spielman, Tina Sfondeles and Nader Issa. And I think were going to have to organize people and try to build support for a program thats going to change things. The 18-to-24 year-old turnout also remains stubbornly low, Bever said. Greg Abbott to Stop Bussing Migrants to Chicago. Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in the runoff election for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, on April 4, 2023. Chicago Ald. The 2023 Chicago elections will take place in two rounds on February 28, 2023, and April 4, 2023. She could take that title from Ald. Things started off slow in the morning, but at around 11 a.m., polling places started seeing a couple thousand more voters than they did in February at that time, Bever said. Thats unfortunate, Bever said, considering that the mayoral election has a greater impact on young people than the presidential election. Despite a stormy first term, the mayor has challenged the media to find another mayor who faced the unprecedented challenges that confronted her. Thats where 10th Ward Candidate Ana Guajuardo hopes to be celebrating tonight. Theres a lot of votes outstanding. Hes opened up something that we lost a long time ago and it really is hope.. Spencer Ng, owner of Triple Crown Restaurant and lifelong Chinatown resident, said, I never thought the day would come that well see Chinatown unite under one ward and one candidate. Spencer Ng, owner of Triple Crown Restaurant. Ariel Reboyras retirement left the 30th Ward field wide open and Gardiners scandal-plagued first term hung over his re-election bid. And theyre fired up.. Oh no!, Chicagoan Sandra Schneller, who lives in River North, exclaimed as numbers flashed across the screen. Three wards on the Far South Side will be sending new faces to the City Council. Tuesdays results show Lightfoot was right about Vallas ceiling even though it was Johnson who benefited from it. Lora Chamberlain brought her beagle, Donna, with her to vote at Stephen Hayt Elementary School in the 48th Ward on Tuesday morning. Activist Ja'Mal Green (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Tom Tunney, who endorsed Vallas. They believe in defunding the police. 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Buckner, chairman of the Black Caucus in the Illinois House of Representatives, said his campaign is focused on instilling trust in city government, improving Chicago Public Schools and reducing violent crime. Nicole Lee declared victory over her opponent, Anthony Ciaravino, a Chicago police instructor. Despite an avalanche of business contributions that allowed him to outspend Johnson by 2-to-1, Vallas could not overcome his own statements on talk radio, Facebook and Twitter that left voters in this overwhelmingly Democratic city believing he is an anti-abortion, pro-voucher Republican. Roderick Sawyer. Click here to read more about the general election. I want to work with you. Sophia King, Ald. Paul Vallas supporters nervously watch as election results are shown on televisions at the candidates watch party. While some have said there isnt enough advertising around Election Day, Alvarez disagrees and said the city does a good job of getting the word out. Johnson is the son of a pastor and worked as a social studies teacher at Edward Jenner Academy in Cabrini Green until 2010. We dont have to choose between toughness and compassion. Adrian Rojas, a 32-year-old who works for SEIU, said when he was campaigning for Johnson, he saw a lot of excitement among young people. This is an important election. Kendra II suggested the next mayor implement three-day weekends for school kids. But we also think the absentees are good for us. The 11th Ward which comprises Chinatown, Armour Square, Bridgeport, Canaryville, and McKinley Park was redrawn last year to become Chicagos first-ever Asian-majority ward after years of advocacy by Chinatown community members. Emil Jones, Ald. A Cook County commissioner, Johnson was launched into the race with some powerful endorsements from the Chicago Teachers Union and the American Federation of Teachers. Vallas has called Johnsons plan a job-killer that will drive businesses and residents out of Chicago. He spent the night with his family at the 29th Ward office. Mayoral candidates, top row from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern spoke with Green about the decision. The 24th Ward alderwoman said being at this West Side restaurant is particularly meaningful to her because eight years ago we didnt have this..
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