"He'll have unfettered access to the voters and the donors, and it's a huge advantage. Heres a look at some of the more prominent contests. He served as superintendent of school districts in Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Bridgeport, Conn., from 2002 to 2014. padding:7px 8px 8px; font-size: 0.9em; The latest independent poll by Victory Research shows Vallas in front with 22.%, followed by Lori Lightfoot at 17.1%, and Brandon Johnson a point behind her. watch our video interviews with the candidates, Lightfoot seeks 2nd term: We have started to change Chicago around for the better, Chuy Garcia touts strength as coalition builder: Folks know me, Safety, justice, education highlight state Rep. Kam Buckners campaign for mayor, Roderick Sawyer hopes to be part of another mayoral dynasty, Paul Vallas says voters should focus more on competency over likability, Brandon Johnson vows to fully fund, and resource, citys public schools, Lightfoot challenger Willie Wilson calls 2019 endorsement of mayor a helluva mistake, Friend of the Obamas, Ald. [9], Chicago is a city in Illinois. padding-right: 20px !important; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Any mail-in- ballots votes that come in before Monday will be included in the tally on Election Night. The 2023 Chicago Mayoral election is crowded as usual with eleven candidates contesting for the mayors seat. MORE: With Large Number of Mail-In Ballots, Full Results May Not Be On Election Night. A runoff In a statement, Vallas distanced himself from DeSantis, saying: "I wholeheartedly agree with Governor Pritzker that there is simply no place in Chicago for a right-wing extremist like Ron DeSantis, and I am disappointed in FOP leadership for inviting him to speak to officers.". Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. .image-candidate-thumbnail { "The city cannot afford to turn this $28 billion enterprise over to an individual who doesnt have a vision and doesnt have the management skills or experience to do what needs to be done to address these critical issues that Ive identified," he said. border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { . Sophia King, state Rep. Kam Buckner, businessman Willie Wilson, Cook County Commissioner Brandon } FOX 32 Chicago. 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. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { overflow-x: auto; .votebox-scroll-container { Those received by Monday will start to be opened, processed, and counted on Election Day, and those results will be included in Election Night results after 7 p.m. that night. .inner_percentage { And click here for more about their stances on a wide range of issues posed in the Tribunes candidate questionnaire. .results_row { Race called by The Associated Press. There was no honeymoon period for me, Lightfoot said last year. padding-bottom: 0px; } The FOP invited members to a scheduled visit by Florida Governor and presumed Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, who is coming to Elmhurst on Monday, President's Day, to meet behind closed doors with law enforcement members. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. On the night of the general election, Vallas gave a speech focused on public safety. .multi-survey-header p { If you have requested a mail ballot but have not voted by mail, you may take your mail ballot to any early voting site, surrender the ballot, and then vote on a new ballot, in-person. .votebox-results-cell--number { Counties | } The election is officially nonpartisan, with its winner being elected to a f But, there are still a lot of voters who have not made up their mind about who to support. .votebox_legend { Sophia King, State Rep. Kam Buckner, Willie Wilson, Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { CHICAGO Chicago voters are heading to the polls Tuesday in a competitive, nine-candidate race for mayor that has centered on crime and policing in a city overwhelmed by gun violence. overflow-y: hidden; width: 50px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: -2px !important; } Be sure to watch our video interviews with the candidates as well, where we ask each contender 13 questions. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { He was a teacher with Chicago Public Schools and an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). That condensed timeframe would not only mean that Chicago voters may not know who will be on their ballots for the runoff until just weeks prior to the vote, but also would mean that candidates wouldnt have much time to fundraise, run advertisements and push for votes in that limited turnaround time. Since joining the mayoral race, Buckner, a self-styled progressive Democrat, has been steadily rolling out policy proposals, including improving CTA service and safety, boosting the citys environmental commitments, and filling vacancies at Chicago Police Department. text-align: left; To repopulate South and West Side communities, Green suggests the city issue $1 billion in annual revenue bonds to create up to 10,000 new homeowners through assistance with down payments and closing costs. } Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot is eligible to run for re-election, as there are no term limits for the office. After dropping out of the mayoral race in 2019, activist JaMal Green will be listed at the top of the ballot in 2023. Incumbent City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is running uncontested for reelection. Sophia King hopes to defuse tension in city, JaMal Green says city needs a leader who can offer residents hope. Heres a look at the nine candidates, one of whom will be running Chicago come spring. Chicago Election 2023: Full coverage of mayoral race, city council seats and more. The Cook County commissioner whos backed by the Chicago Teachers Union also plans to create a robust youth hiring program to give our young people hope.. While residents are used to voting for citywide offices and for members of the City Council in off-year elections, this years ballot will include a new series of offices, as district councils will be elected in each of Chicagos 22 police districts. [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). Under Chicago election law, mail-in ballots can be counted if they are received by March 14, and as a result, some candidates may petition for a recount of votes if they are close enough to believe that they still may qualify for the April 4 runoff when all is said and done. .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} The 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election is just four days away. Ballotpedia is seeking 100 percent Latest poll shows tight race between Lightfoot, Garcia and Vallas. Authorities across Chicago have opened additional early voting sites for those seeking to cast ballots prior to Feb. 28. CHICAGO Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago lost her bid for a second term on Tuesday, a resounding defeat that reflected widespread dissatisfaction from voters over Emanuel went on to win the runoff election that year. } background: #f5f5f5; margin-right: 10px; CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new poll in the Chicago mayoral race shows that with two weeks until the election, it is shaping up to be a three-person race. height: auto; While vote-by-mail is currently available for the Feb. 28 election, there are key dates to pay attention to, and certain steps you'll need to take in order to make sure your vote is counted. Chicago Board of Elections operates a digital tool to allow you to do so. Johnson may have a 4.4% lead on Lightfoot in that polling, but its still within the margin of error, with Garca close behind. Updated on: March 1, 2023 / 1:17 PM / CBS Chicago. } }) margin-top: 16px; .votebox { Additionally, any mail ballot postmarked Mar. "You have to be strategic and equally purposeful to make sure that there's true equity in our community, and I've been able to show that in a very diverse community," King said. The map below shows results for the 2015 general and runoff elections by precinct as well as vote total differences between the two elections. border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; Complicating election night results is the surge in the number of Chicagoans voting by mail. .results_row td:first-child { .votebox_bp_logo { The city of Chicago uses a strong mayor and city council system. width: 100%; width: 350px; Federal courts | 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election: Paul Vallas in solid lead, Mayor Lori Lightfoot struggling in mayor's race, new poll suggests - ABC7 Chicago chicago mayor election border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; } There's a chance that voters may not even know which two candidates would be in a runoff for some time after Election Day. Think about that. }) } All Rights Reserved. } participation so voters can learn more about all the candidates on their ballots. from Aurora University. Voters will cast ballots for citywide offices in this election, voting on: The 2023 race for Chicago mayor is a crowded one, with nine candidates currently in the running: J'a'Mal Green, Ald. The nine candidates running for Chicago mayor are: JaMal Green, Ald. background-color: #db0000; .answer-photo-container { It is the seat of Cook County and the center of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. } } In the days leading up to Election Day, almost nothing is certain. Before becoming alderman, Sawyer operated his own law firm focused mostly on licensing issues. } font-weight: 300; } It is a civil right, and it is the principle responsibility of government. Polls will be posted here as they are made available. No candidate in this race has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The majority of the citys 50 council seats are contested this election. Vallas and Johnson will face each other in a runoff election for Chicago mayor on April 4. This election is a battleground race. display: none; background-color: #f9d334; Roderick Sawyer: Chicago Needs a Mayor That Leads with Collaboration, Not Confrontation", "Ald. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { "I feel very confident about the outcome. In 2015, Rahm Emanuel won reelection in a runoff as he defeated Jess Chuy Garca, and in 2019, current Mayor Lori Lightfoot won election to office when she defeated Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. The congressman said the incumbent mayor has been too combative. The poll, conducted by M3 Strategies earlier this week, shows Vallas ahead with 32% of the vote, but the next three candidates are well within striking distance of a second-place finish, and a spot in an April 4 runoff. 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. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .answers-container { background-color: #ccc; margin-bottom:16px; With Harold Washingtons help, Garca won election as 22nd Ward Democratic committeeman in 1984. .question-scroll-container { . ", Vallas also highlighted public education and waste in the city budget as key issues. And then there's the election law that allows candidates who finish within 5% of the second place vote getting to file for a recount. 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. .results_row td { "It is well past time that we disrupt and destroy this tale of two cities and usher in a better, stronger safer Chicago," Johnson said. With no candidate receiving a majority of votes, a runoff election will be held on April 4, 2023. Whats more, mail-in ballots, which are far outpacing any previous mayoral election in Chicago, could be key. In Chicago, voters have cast their ballots in the races for mayor, alderperson, and police district councils. padding-top: 30px !important; He said, "The city is suffering for it with . .non_result_row { } border-radius: 50%; background-color: #f4f4f4; Nearly 210,000 people have requested those ballots, which can be postmarked as late as February 28. If you want to verify your polling place, thentheChicago Board of Elections operates a digital tool to allow you to do so. And Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who is backed by the Chicago Teachers Union, came in second. But Vallas is now fending off new criticism because of his endorsement from the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police. display: flex; Polls are showing a tight race to the finish, with Vallas, Garcia, Lightfoot, Johnson and Wilson all within striking distance of the top spots. ( Terrence Antonio James and Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune). He previously ran for mayor in 2019 until withdrawing amid a challenge to his signatures and remains the youngest candidate during this election cycle. There are nine candidates on the ballot and if nobody gets more than 50%, the top two will head 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 JaMal Green. .percentage_number { Here's how to watch. Chicago. top: -1px; Former schools chief Paul Vallas was the top vote-getter after making public safety central to his campaign. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will take Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas are running in the general runoff election for Mayor of Chicago on April 4, 2023. CHICAGO (AP) Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nations third-largest city.