City election officials say 507,852 ballots were cast so far, about 32% of registered Chicago voters. 01/24/23: Application-based absentee voting (both by mail and in-person) begins. Bridges said he wouldve preferred more people drop out to rally behind stronger candidates, but ultimately it was good so many people felt comfortable enough to run. endobj . Spoke with a couple folks who canvassed for Vallas. Loving people and investing in people that is the way my father raised me. The people that are in line to do more of that and have a shared responsibility in the community are the people who make the most difference.. Daniel La Spata was the top vote-getter among a field of four in a hard-fought race for an area that includes Wicker Park and Logan Square, but it wasnt immediately clear whether hed have enough votes to avoid a runoff. At incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoots election night party at the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Councils Downtown headquarters in River North, hits like Superfly by Curtis Mayfield played while media buckled in for a potentially late night.Bunches of red, white and blue balloons dotted the ballroom as caterers set-up and Wheel of Fortune played on two projector screens where election results would be displayed later in the night. I dont know the people, McConnell, a Stoney Island and Woodlawn native, said. So we have focused here on working and supporting our family without getting involved in politics. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere, Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times. Lets see what happens. Jeylu Gutierrez, candidate for 14th Ward, set her campaign party at U.S. Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcias event, where supporters Tuesday night sang the aldermanic candidates praises. Presidential and National Assembly elections have been slated for February 25, 2023 while governorship and state assembly elections will now be held on March 11, 2023. Daniel La Spata (1st), pictured at a May 2022 City Hall news conference, held a large lead Tuesday night to retain his seat but could still face a runoff depending on the return of outstanding mail ballots. As we move on to the next fight, I will stay in the arena, Buckner said. 01/06/23: Candidate filing ends. Timmy Knudsen, appointed to the 43rd Ward post last year by outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot also appeared headed to a second round of voting. 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 Rod Blagojevich signed a bill there, President-elect Barack Obama stopped for his first post-election slice of pie, and Richard M. Daley ate a corned beef sandwich before beginning his record run as mayor. Tabares had 72.11% of the vote with 90.91% of precincts counted. Were going to take time and wait out this next week or two. Nicole Lee was pushed into a runoff to defend her job representing Chinatown and the Daley stronghold Bridgeport. Event date: 8/22/2023 Export event. In City Council, at least 10 other races will also head to runoffs. Rodriguez secured 66% of the votes with 95% of precincts reporting. Lloyd attended Kozminski Community Academy as a kid, which let out its current students shortly after the couple voted Tuesday afternoon. So I cant wait to now continue to serve them in this new capacity as an Alderwoman and get things done.. *The ballot must be postmarked no later than election day if mailed or must be hand delivered to the election office by 5 PM election day. This website is student operated and maintained, with support from staff and faculty. Youre going to call police because youre in need of help Im the best qualified candidate for that top priority.. [ 2023 Pennsylvania legislation: SB 224 -- move consolidated primary to the third Tuesday in March] Rhode Island Tuesday, April 30: Connecticut May Tuesday, May 7: Indiana Tuesday, May 14: Nebraska West Virginia [ 2023 West Virginia legislation: SB 218 | HB 3406 -- create separate presidential primary in February] Tuesday, May 21: Kentucky Oregon James Gardiner had pulled out to a commanding lead in his bid for a second term in the Northwest Side 45th Ward. 7:20 p.m. Live Results Begin to Trickle In. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. Hall would sleep and study at Kings house often, and King even gave her rides to school. He entered the election party in an all red suit greeted by handfuls of other supporters. municipal election ballot resulting from a vacancy on the primary election ballot has been filled. But vote-by-mail has been more popular this municipal election than last, and there are still 99,000 vote-by-mail applications that have not been returned. Christi Jacobsen Montana Secretary of State Montana Capitol Building, Rm 260 P.O. I think he can execute on it. They think their language is poor so theyre shy to speak out, Holly said. Current Ald. 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. Two hours after polls closed, Conway led with 67% of the votes with 90% of the precincts counted. Taliaferro has served as alderman of the ward which includes Austin, Galewood and Montclare since 2015. Click the links to learn more about each type: Legend: election (s) / no elections Subject to Ballotpedia's scope Noteworthy elections Ald. They vote for new leadership., Ciaravino supporters ate, drank and danced their way through election night, surrounded by speakers blaring upbeat music and signs touting his slogan: Your safety is my concern.. The 2023 Pennsylvania elections will take place on November 7, 2023, to fill judicial positions, allow judicial retention votes, and fill numerous county, local and municipal offices, the most prominent being the Mayor of Philadelphia. I appreciate everything that shes done for me., Lees own race isnt over, and she pledged to find common ground with voters who had supported her opponents in order to earn their support in the runoff. Comedian Lisa Beasley took the stage after news broke that incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded. I know what its like to be homeless and to feel powerless, Rodriguez said. Former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas advanced to an April runoff Tuesday in the nine-way mayoral contest, but whom he will face remained unclear. Chris Taliaferro (29th), the chairman of the City Councils public safety committee, faced challenges from CB Johnson and Corey Dooley. But I stand here with my head held high and my heart full of thanks, Lightfoot told supporters shortly before 9 p.m. You will not be defined by how you fall. Hed like the city to support more programs that fix up abandoned houses and employ young people in the neighborhood to do the construction. I never miss a vote.. Doris Aguirre stands outside 36th District polling site Dr. Jorge Prieto Math and Science Academy in Belmont Cragin on Election Day, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The councils were created in 2021 after years of lobbying by activists seeking to give Chicago residents greater control over the Police Department. We do believe Christ is in control of everything, Wilson said. Address. Stay with WBEZ all evening. Some candidates took their food to go, while others stayed around and talked to patrons. David Hernandez and Jeff Tischauser, supporters of Brandon Johnson for mayor, await the candidate inside a West Side ballroom. Vallas says Lightfoot called to congratulate him on getting into the runoff. Despite the lively music, many attendees here are sitting at tables and staring at their phones as result show Chuy behind. His work as a driver takes him all over the city and he has seen how investments made into revitalization have improved other neighborhoods. Hes gonna win it hands down, he said. Mayoral candidate Ald. Ramos, 28, was especially interested in voting for who would represent the 17th district police council. High schoolers account for 13% of the citys nearly 6,600 judges. Our message is going to resonate with this city and with this state.. If you are disabled and have any trouble accessing information contained within this website, please contact AirGov at 201-484-7480. The high probability for delayed results stems from the number of mail-ballots. Hernandez said he though a runoff between Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas would be an interesting match-up, noting the different approaches these two Democrats would take to city government. Im just so excited for the city of Chicago going in this direction, he said. It was a hard-fought fight for her, I appreciate the opportunity that she gave to me by appointing me to this role, Lee said. Ald. Ed Burke, who decided not to run again as he awaits a federal corruption trial. Its so important to get out and vote and make your voice heard, Abdulah said. MAY 5. 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.. 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. The 80-year-old deli has a long political history. Ald. Lori Lightfoot, the first Black woman and the first openly gay person ever to serve as mayor of Chicago, on Tuesday became a one-term mayor. Its always stuck with me, Barrios, 58, said. Four candidates two conservatives and two liberals are running in Tuesday's primary for a seat being vacated by a retiring conservative justice. 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. Harold Holt, a 56-year-old library assistant and lifelong Chicago resident, in front of the polling place at Damascus Baptist Church. 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. I am so freakin proud because we did this. A triumphant Johnson claimed his spot in the runoff a few minutes later with an updated version of what former Mayor Harold Washington said on the day he became Chicagos first Black mayor in 1983. Polls are open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., prevailing local time. 4 0 obj . 4. 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 Hui Zhu poses with his 3-year-old shiba inu Happy after walking to the polls in Hyde Park. We just hope Bill Conway does the best he can for the ward, Ascots campaign manager, Denis Ascot, said. Add to: Google Calendar | Outlook | iCal File. Hoy habl con votantes latinos en los distritos 33 y 36 sobre las temas polticas que ms les importan, para @lavozchi/@suntimeshttps://t.co/2IVaDY4yEn pic.twitter.com/L0DlDZU021. At Ciaravinos party Tuesday night, music blared from large speakers and motorcycles donned the walls at Stockyards Garage in Canaryville where Ciaravinos supporters were awaiting results. Chicago mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is running for a second term, at Mannys. Issues and candidates aside, Gatewood said voting was something we should all practice, adding that his family votes in every election something hes proud of. Patrick Daley Thompson after he was forced to resign following a fraud conviction, greeted supporters and offered Chinese food and refreshments. Just after 8 p.m., mayoral candidate JaMal Green arrived at the podium and greeted a cheering crowd. First day after the general election that an individual may register to vote. I live up north in a bungalow district with relatively low crime and its getting closer to home every single day, said Keith Forshaw, 49. Carrie Austin opted to not to seek reelection. To get different results you gotta do something different We know Chicago has been doing the same thing.. Bartenders staffed an open bar. Im not so much concerned about the rapid return of results as much as the accuracy, Smith said. Rodriguez fending off challenges in 22nd Ward race, 43rd Ward appears headed for a runoff, while 1st Ward Ald. September 13 - State Primary Election Day. McConnell, who lost his brother to COVID-19 and recently became houseless, said politicians arent doing enough to help people like him. MAY 2, 2023 PRIMARY/SPECIAL ELECTION. The head to head race between Flores and Ald. Polls have now officially closed and turnout so far lagged 2019s tallies. Barrios is from Michigan, but had relatives who lived under dictatorship in Peru, something that changed her view on voting and the political system at a young age. Aida Flores, tried to unseat Ald. February 28, 2023. A Black, gay man, he said. June 6. Bad timing also cant explain Lightfoots inability to get along with people and a relationship with the City Council so contentious at least seven members of her own leadership team abandoned ship, endorsing other mayoral candidates. Expand. People died so that we can have the right to do this, so Ill definitely be voting, Holt said. The same is true for most, if not all, the hotly contested aldermanic races. 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. Kenneth Degales, a lifelong Chicagoan, brought with him to Mahalia Jackson Elementary School on the way to vote. Bever said the remainder should arrive in the next few days, and the Board has till March 14 to tally all the votes from mail-in ballots. May 2023 Primary Election Day May 16, 2023. See all 18 for: Wednesday, May 17 2023 . Get the latest analysis, numbers and context on the Chicago mayors race and so much more with RESET host Sasha-Ann Simons, WBEZ political reporter Mariah Woelfel and Chicago Sun-Times chief political reporter Tina Sfondeles. Election Dates; Election Dates. Holidays in United States 2023. The 45th Ward alderman, plagued by a series of scandals in his first term, faced five challengers to represent the Northwest Side ward. The best is yet to come, he told them, eyeing the April runoff against incumbent Ald. Marty Quinn led in the 13th, and candidate Jeyl Gutirrez was leading in the 14th. Im a momma too, and a former educator. Just after addressing supporters and speaking to drum up momentum for her expected April runoff against opponent Tony Ciaravino, 11th Ward Ald. Bever said election officials have until March 14 to "collect and count all stragglers." Early and mail-in voting rates surpassed previous years, while overall turnout lagged on election day. For those who havent voted yet, dont forget to check out our election resources. Autoplay. First Day for Candidate Filing. He said hes heard lots of ideas, but nothing he thinks is solid enough to make the change he wants to see. 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. I can only imagine, knowing how much it takes to run just for an aldermans seat, everything that you put into wanting a future that you have a vision for [its] bittersweet. Hes leading early polls pic.twitter.com/rvyPzrH80r. She represents that new generation of leadership in City Council.. Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks at her election night rally at the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council in River North after conceding to Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, Tuesday night, Feb. 28, 2023. Nicole Lee appears headed toward runoff. Ms. Lightfoot . This two-round election takes place alongside other 2023 Chicago elections, including races for City Council, city clerk, city treasurer, and . 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. Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, Lori Lightfoot, who was running for a second term, conceded at her campaign watchparty Tuesday night: I stand here with my head held high and my heart full of thanks.. 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. We will make Chicago the safest city in America, he said. The 37th Ward includes parts of Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin, Austin and Garfield Park. Oscar Ortiz, a Chicago Public School teacher. Emma Mitts (37th), who has served on the City Council since 2000, was ahead with 62% of the votes with 73% precincts counted. In his speech, Buckner said whoever becomes mayor should have real concrete plans within the first 40 days in office. Heres why. Our power is strong, our influence is strong, Green said. On Tuesday, she joined Jane Byrne and Michael Bilandic as the only elected mayors of Chicago to be denied a second term since Prohibition. Mayor Lori Lightfoot was in a fight she couldnt have won. Some of us take it for granted, Gatewood said. But the results were somewhat clouded by the large number of outstanding mail-in ballots. Im kind of upset. County officers assume office. Rico Enriquez, a courier who was born and raised in Chicago, said he was expecting Garcia to qualify for the runoff but Enriquez said, Its not looking good. We get to do this work and provide election coverage free of a paywall thanks to the commitments of our members. 2023 election results Federal elections State elections Local elections Recalls Other elections View elections by state and year: Reset Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Holiday said she had done her research but was still shocked to see so many candidates on the ballot. Wis. Stat. The election was a rematch for the two who vied for the seat in 2019. Public safety is the fundamental right of every American. But when he talks with passersby, theyve told him they already voted early or by mail, Abdulah said. (75 days from today) See all 27 for: Monday, May 15 2023 . endobj Elisa Barrios and Dylan Lloyd voted together in Hyde Park on Tuesday. But despite being in sixth place, at 2% of the vote with about 87% of precincts reporting, Green did not concede. Mayor Lori Lightfoot along with challengers Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson, Sophia King, Kam Bucker and Roderick Sawyer all made appearances at the West Loop restaurant. I just want to feel safe, Ramos said. Early Voting Period. Panagiota Sidereas, a 70-year-old retiree and Edgewater resident, said economic inequality was top of mind for when she voted Tuesday. <> Greens team hung up mayoral signs around an all-white marble-floored room. Katie Wilson, a social media influencer from Bronzeville, said she came to the party to celebrate because shes confident that Wilson will win. The 11th Ward, longtime power center of the Daley family, is one place a runoff is looking possible, with incumbent Ald. Marty Quinn (13th), who is running for re-election, speaks to a resident as he campaigns in the West Lawn neighborhood on Saturday. King was a particular mentor to Hall when she was growing up, Hall said. 23-15-47(2)(a)) Was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago. The 22nd Ward includes parts of Little Village, Garfield Ridge and North Lawndale. I still have yet to hear something definitive, Holt said. Monique Scott (24th) stands outside of her ward office on the West Side, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. They were the exceptions in a night that otherwise went largely in the favor of sitting City Council members on the North and Northwest sides. Any vote-by-mail ballots received on Tuesday wont be counted until Wednesday morning. Indiana's primary election, also known as primary election day, is listed as a state holiday in which state government offices in Indiana are closed. Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Primary Election. Go your own wayYou can call itAnother lonely day pic.twitter.com/NDWSWj2KYU. Esteban Rodriguez was one of the few to stop by the YMCA in the 27th Ward Tuesday morning. 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. Events Calendar . City records show there are more than 1,000 mail-in ballots that still havent been counted. Upcoming Events. Deadline to register to vote: Monday, May 1; Deadline to request mail or absentee ballot: 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 Rodriguez, a 65-year-old Army veteran and lifelong Chicago resident, says he came out to vote because he wants city resources to be equitably distributed. Hes really smart, intelligent, she said. Even as three incumbents held wide leads over challengers Tuesday, there will be at least five new faces in the Chicago City Council representing the South Side. Less than two hours after polls closed, the former Cook County prosecutor told a cheering crowd at Carnivale that his first course of action would really be to make sure our police officers have the resources they need to fight crime and what I can get out of my aldermanic budget to do that.. On Tuesday, six of the nine mayoral candidates stopped by for lunch, hoping some of that history will rub off on them. Green congratulated runoff candidates Johnson and Vallas. But Ive felt a change in recent years, carjackings have been happening more and more, Burba said. Election Day: May 2 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) A crowd of about 200 supporters cheered for businessman Willie Wilsonas he took the stage around 8:45 pm. October 11, 2022 . The school, which his grandchildren once attended, was along his morning route, as he still had to cast his vote. Here are the election dates and deadlines you need to know. The few who were there expressed disappointment at the early returns that showed Garcia trailing. Kenneth Degales, a 21st Ward resident and lifelong Chicagoan, showed up Tuesday morning at Mahalia Jackson Elementary School with donuts. Degales said he likes to vote on Election Day to ensure he has enough time to study his ballot. It gets nice out and some people go vote or go do something else, Sigcho-Lopez said. At Stephen K. Hayt Elementary School in the 48th Ward, Ryan Livingston, a 36-year-old contractor and lifelong Chicagoan, came out to fulfill his civic duty and to vote for candidates who want to promote Chicago as a great place to live. Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas has taken the lead in Chicagos mayoral race with 75% of precincts reporting. 46 Day Notice for Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot. Jake Towers, Corey Denelle Braddock and Howard Ray who received about 28% of votes all sought to unseat Mitts. He lost in 2019 after a series of embarrassing incidents involving drinking, a car crash and a girlfriend. So, were gonna invest in the people of the city.. Disgraced ex-Ald. We will have a safe Chicago. Stay up to date on vaccine information. This is just the beginning. Across the street from the school-turned-polling place, Darryl McConnell was waiting for a bus to work and ignoring people handing out fliers for candidates. TTY: 1-800-947-3529 Statewide election dates June 20, 2023: Primary November 7, 2023: General election Offices on the ballot Below is a list of Virginia elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023. Paul has a plan with the police. See all 26 events for: Tuesday, May 16 2023 . DEADLINE, by noon, for the Libertarian Party to conduct a . endobj Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Ald. Lightfoot needed the majority of Black voters who showed up at the polls to cast a ballot for her in Tuesdays race. Im a team guy, I vote for whats best for the city, the Woodlawn resident of five years said. Marks said she appreciates that Rodrguez regularly engages directly with the community. It played into her dictatorial personality, inspiring an avalanche of hysterical memes the mayor was smart enough to embrace. As they sipped cognac and gin cocktails through glittery gold straws and flagged down endless trays of steak and salmon crostini, residents caught up on each others families and work lives. When you leave and pray tonight, dont forget about me, he told the crowd. 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. Since then, Hui says their property taxes have nearly doubled, making it a pertinent issue at the ballot box. (MS Code Ann. State Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., candidate for the 4th Ward, shares a laugh with a supporter outside Canter Middle School in the Kenwood neighborhood on election day, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Brandon Smith, an IT professional and 16-year Chicago resident, wasnt as bothered by the lack of options in the 3rd Ward. Long after the polls closed at 7 p.m., though, it still wasnt clear who among more than 170 would-be alderpersons would win thanks to relatively tight vote margins in certain races and thousands of outstanding, or uncounted, mail-in ballots citywide. Ebony Holiday, who grew up in the 21st Ward, said she voted for Daliah Goree for alderperson. 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. 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. %PDF-1.5 Marty Quinn, an acolyte of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, appears to be safe from a challenge by Paul Bruton, a stay-at-home dad and former analyst with the Chicago inspector generals office. Christine Ross, Voter and Census Registration Technician, (left), helps James Galloway Jr., of South Philadelphia, (right), with his voter registration for this upcoming election at Broad Street Ministry in Philadelphia, Pa., on Friday Oct. 2, 2020. Facing an uphill battle in a ward thats been a Daley family stronghold for decades, Ciaravino said 11th Ward residents want and need new representation. The finances of this city belong to the people of the city. Follow along with the latest results here.. 7:10 p.m. Voter Turnout .

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