Theyre always saying something. He said he hopes the council focuses on reform in the 17th district and prevents police from using excessive force.I love this city, its a wonderful place to live. May 2023 Primary Election Day May 16, 2023. Despite her experience, Barrios knows turnout for elections is low and blames it on a lack of change even when politicians are voted out. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 10:19 AM CST. Excitement grew at Paul Vallas West Side election party as Vallas moved into the mayoral runoff. Overall, 37% of voters are age 65 and up. 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 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. Nicole Lee (11th), who is running for re-election, hands a piece of paper to an election judge while voting in a voting precinct at Long Life Apartments in the Chinatown neighborhood, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. 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. Part of it was the hand she was dealt: the pandemic, civil unrest triggered by the murder of George Floyd and the violent crime wave after those demonstrations. there will be at least five new faces in the Chicago City Council representing the South Side, took healthy leads in early voting results Tuesday night, please consider becoming one today to help us serve our city, video interviews of mayoral candidates answering key questions on issues. endobj The couple have lived in the area for more than a decade, but six years ago were able to purchase a home. Hes already wealthy he doesnt have to run for mayor and try to help but he chooses to, Wilson said. Carrie Austin opted to not to seek reelection. Downtown used to be clean, and now theres debris and trash everywhere. Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 erdot; Call NJPIES . 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. The necessary primary elections will be held in May 2023. Based on early returns, at least 10 of the 40 contested races could be headed for a runoff, which occurs when there are more than two candidates in a race and nobody secures more than 50% of the total. 100 Day Notice for Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot. We have shifted the political dynamics in this city., He added, Tonight is about building a Chicago that truly invests in our people. Angel Arroyo, also an Edgewater resident, wants to see the city cleaned up and revitalized. She said she knows of others who are afraid to go to the polls for various reasons, but a perceived language barrier is one of them despite the fact she knows friends who have been able to get assistance from the citys election board. 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. CHICAGO Tuesday is election day in the City of Chicago and the city's board of elections is encouraging all eligible voters to cast their ballots . A List of Upcoming Special Elections Important Dates for the 2023 Pennsylvania Elections Wilson said he called his good friend Paul Vallas tonight and congratulated him for making the runoff. This chart also lists primary runoff dates (if applicable) for states with U.S. Senate races, and the number of House Districts for each state/territory. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whose outsider status and promises to enact sweeping reforms propelled her to office four years ago, is seeking a second term amid a large field of challengers. In the corner, a bronze velvet couch is reserved for Kings extended family, who will watch her speak later in the evening. In the mayor's race, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in an April 4 runoff after finishing as the top . Before voting for Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gatewood said he didnt think the mayor did anything wrong and he thinks the pandemic stunted what her administration was capable of. State of Texas Election Calendar 2022-2024 Elections Please find important dates around registration and voting for every election from 2022-2024. People dont realize the privilege they have.. In the nearby 13th Ward that includes Midway Airport, Ald. Harold Holt, a 56-year-old library assistant and lifelong Chicago resident, in front of the polling place at Damascus Baptist Church. At the headquarters of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression on the South Side, energy was high and positive. Earlier Tuesday, election officials said more than 100,000 mail-in ballots had yet to arrive at the Chicago Board of Elections to be counted. 7:20 p.m. Live Results Begin to Trickle In. 4 0 obj Tuesday, November 21, 2023 DEADLINE . January 11, 2023. It will also offer voters the starkest of contrasts on the future of education and policing. Tabares had 72.11% of the vote with 90.91% of precincts counted. Andre Vasquez has locked up a second term with more than 78% of the vote and all precincts reporting. I dont think she did anything wrong, Gatewood, 46, said. 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. Gutierrez could make history by becoming the 14th Wards first alderperson of Latino descent. Its election day, but its possible we may not have clear winners by tonight. Una segunda vuelta para la alcalda el 4 de abril est prcticamente garantizada. Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Ald. Rivals Megan Mathias, an attorney, and businessman James Suh were in a close race for second, and a potential slot in the runoff, with around 15% each. 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. But Wilson also said hes not planning to concede tonight because the race is too close to call and that mail-in ballots are still being counted. 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. Final Certification Date. endobj 2023 Candidate Forms. Box 202801 Helena, MT 59620-2801 Front Desk: 406-444-2034 Polls close in one hour, she reminded passersby, switching between English and Spanish as she stomped her feet to keep warm. La Spatas lead may not be enough to avoid a second round there too, Analysis: How Lightfoot went from political rock star to rock bottom, On her way out, Ald. This is just the beginning. On Tuesday, she joined Jane Byrne and Michael Bilandic as the only elected mayors of Chicago to be denied a second term since Prohibition. Pennsylvania primary Election Day: Tuesday, May 16; Philadelphia municipal primary Election Day: Tuesday, May 16; Election deadlines. Ervin has served on the City Council since 2011. In the 3rd Ward, where Ragan lives, residents had a slim ballot just one choice, incumbent Pat Dowell. It is what it is, Smith said. 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. Polls are open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., prevailing local time. Holidays in United States 2024. Like many voters, Holts top issue in the election is crime and public safety. Scott who was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot to replace her brother, Michael Scott Jr., led with 43% of the votes with 70% of the precincts counted. I migrated to this country full of dreams. The finances of this city belong to the people of the city. I know theres a certain amount of aggression that comes with the job, but Ive had police get too aggressive with me and I think theres a line that they should not cross.. They think their language is poor so theyre shy to speak out, Holly said. On Tuesday, six of the nine mayoral candidates stopped by for lunch, hoping some of that history will rub off on them. The 80-year-old deli has a long political history. 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. #ChicagoElection pic.twitter.com/7btcVboftO. Its all part of our efforts at the Sun-Times to bring you vital, around-the-clock reporting on this years elections. Candidates had to garner at least 50% of the vote in Tuesdays election to win outright. Timmy Knudsen, appointed to the 43rd Ward post last year by outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot also appeared headed to a second round of voting. Vallas has positioned himself as the law and order candidate, promising to increase the number of police on Chicagos streets, a message that resonated with attendees. Im a native of Chicago. However, she still came in smiling, greeting nearly every voter by name with her baby granddaughter in her arms. I like his plan. About 20 or so district council candidates who had been endorsed by the organization gathered at the headquarters and sat on foldout chairs, waiting for results on their races for the new offices. Hall said his top issues were crime and housing, and that mayoral candidate Brandon Johnsons platform had spoken to him the most, though he was still wary of all politicians. While govnorship and State Houses of Assembly votes go hold on March 11, 2023. Contact . Download the 2022/2023 PDF version of the 2022 Primary Election Dates . Gutierrez is running against Raul Reyes to replace Ald. The 21st Ward originally had a field of 14 candidates for alderperson, though this was cut to seven by the time ballots were printed. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. When she was 15, she visited her uncle in Peru and walked past the parliament building when the boards were being taken off the doors. I have a 22-month-old and I want it to be safe here.. 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. Every two years, a state Primary Election is held 11 weeks before the General Election. Taliaferro leading in 29th Ward race, Ald. . It does not explain why Lightfoot has been such a disappointment to the lakefront voters who formed the base of her support in 2019. 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. Deadline to register to vote: Monday, May 1; Deadline to request mail or absentee ballot: 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 The councils were created in 2021 after years of lobbying by activists seeking to give Chicago residents greater control over the Police Department. Kenneth Degales, a lifelong Chicagoan, brought with him to Mahalia Jackson Elementary School on the way to vote. 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. Hed like the city to support more programs that fix up abandoned houses and employ young people in the neighborhood to do the construction. She represents that new generation of leadership in City Council.. Reached by phone around 8:45 p.m., Gardiner declined comment. 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.. Feb 27, 2023 at 1:49 pm. PAST EVENTS. But with so many Black challengers in the race, that wouldnt happen. Gov. A long row of tables were packed with pulled pork sliders, small cups of vegetables and platters of fruit. About 50 of his supporters cheered and took pictures as James Browns Papa Dont Take No Mess pulsed through the storefront office in South Shore. _N#FP,4dbcVYF$yD6p2_&/H7.tYXxNeSGE}OW,[u7 >s+myo0)mNOfc!hl044r1Ewl97&coq4XaLD>bQa+P-f%DWz4UR(fT,ig*)0}:]VOKF|lNvAK()^%\5}#^zYDiMm$YjP2Kp9?o^~>`L&sj4-FokIvk5a EyOHrpx'TL*ea-T>2O"n\hm4-A$2Vt9~N|l Oq7jno\uQi]:;Dp0t=>1[{\u-e^wbo=j /%~b+V Tt5@V~Fcru.m{d\z'[ks3htpA3mozk=r(NZ2l^>. But thats in part thanks to a historic amount of voters opting to either vote early in person or by mail, Bever said during a news conference providing a midday update on voting. Primary Election Day. In the 1st Ward, incumbent Ald. Marty Quinn led in the 13th, and candidate Jeyl Gutirrez was leading in the 14th. Hes gonna win it hands down, he said. Follow Sun-Times and WBEZ coverage on Election Day. Last day to register for this upcoming election by mail or online - Monday, April 17 Election Day - Tuesday, May 2 Ombudsperson for voters with disabilities The Bureau of Elections Ombudsperson for Accessible Elections responds to and assists individuals with disabilities attempting to vote. McConnell, who lost his brother to COVID-19 and recently became houseless, said politicians arent doing enough to help people like him. They said that this would never happen. <> After his not-a-concession speech, JaMal Green mingled with the crowd, chatting and posting for selfies, as the DJ kept the music going Beyonc, Drake, Nicki Manaji, Lil Wayne. Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline, 5:00 p.m. Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago's West Loop. More information about these candidates is available via Wisconsin Vote . stream Ervin was leading with 76% of votes with 88% of precincts counted Tuesday night. The contests in the 13th, 14th and 23rd wards were framed by the aggressive work in recent years of the office of U.S. Attorney John Lausch, which secured expansive racketeering indictments against Madigan and Ald. About 1,100 high school students participated in the November midterms. February 7, 2023. J.B. Pritzker was dealt that same bad hand but managed to win a second term, albeit after spending over $132 million of his personal fortune some of it to boost Darren Bailey in the Republican primary, essentially hand-picking his fall opponent. A crowd of about 200 supporters cheered for businessman Willie Wilsonas he took the stage around 8:45 pm. Before polls closed, Sigcho-Lopez talked to voters at William F. Finkl Academy. The most radical thing we can do as a city is to love the people of Chicago. Nobody knocked on my door I dont even know who (they) are.. Candidate for 11th Ward alderman Tony Ciaravino, hugged supporters and waved goodbye as they left his election party at Strongholds Garage in Canaryville. 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. To him, the politicians whose signs littered the parkway in front of his bus stop werent taking enough action to prevent the hardships he has been dealing with. 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. Comedian Lisa Beasley, known for her impersonations of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, takes the stage Look at what we did! pic.twitter.com/8j51iwdliZ. Voter Information Voter Registration Information Poll Site and Voter Look Up Absentee Voting 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. Katie Wilson, a social media influencer from Bronzeville, said she came to the party to celebrate because shes confident that Wilson will win. South Sider Renna Vesnasis, 83, was disappointed about Greens loss. The Chicago Board of Elections reported 2,588 votes for Lee, trailing opponent Anthony Tony Ciaravinos 2,604 with 78% of precincts reporting. Former prosecutor Bill Conway wins aldermanic race in newly drawn Fulton Market, West Loop ward. RSA 653:8; 654:7-a, 7-b. Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who is running for mayor of Chicago, shares a laugh with Mannys Deli diners. Black, white, doesnt make a difference.. Im not so much concerned about the rapid return of results as much as the accuracy, Smith said. MAY 5. Live returns from the 2023 Chicago municipal elections are beginning to flow in. Regardless of the outcome, we are a fixture in this city. The two stood under a statue of Simn Bolvar while her uncle cried. La alta probabilidad de tener resultados retrasados se deriva de la cantidad de boletas por correo. Any vote-by-mail ballots received on Tuesday wont be counted until Wednesday morning. In such cases, the top two vote-getters go head-to-head in a winner-take-all election April 4. NAARPR had pushed to establish the ordinance creating the district councils for over a decade. The early-evening crowd was sparse for the Chuy Garcia campaigns party at the Apollos 2000 banquet on Cermak Road, a short distance from the congressmans home in the Little Village neighborhood. They were also joined by a small crowd of alderpeople, City Council hopefuls, union leaders and politicians. Making sure that we deal with root cause issues, and I think thats what caused a surge in the polling. I feel great about this, said Thomas Simmons, a canvasser who has worked on Vallas campaign. Ortiz says he has been a fan of Johnsons for over a decade. Sophia King (4th) shakes hands with Jon Maul while Edward You smiles at Mannys. In second with 16% is attorney Megan Mathias, who began campaigning two years ago, only to find her house drawn out of ward boundaries in last years remap. Mayor Lori Lightfoot was in a fight she couldnt have won. Hes really smart, intelligent, she said. Ed Burkes 14th Ward, a race to replace him, Garca supporter remains hopeful despite poll results: Its not over till its over, We are not done yet until every vote is counted, Green tells supporters, Knudsen supporters await results in 43rd Ward race, Vallas advances to runoff in Chicago mayoral election, JaMal Greens election night party gets started, Paul Vallas supporters gather for watchparty, Forest Glen residents say police district council is top of mind this election, Party preparation at Mayor Lori Lightfoots party, Polls are closed: Listen to live election coverage and analysis on WBEZ, I just wish there were more options': 3rd Ward voter voices outlook on election, Flores and Garca speak with supporters ahead of polls closing, 36th Ward voter speaks on low voter turnout, This is a great city': Edgewater voters talk amid contested 48th Ward election, In Hyde Park, poll-goers reflect on the importance of voting, Six mayoral candidates stop by Mannys for lunch, Low in-person turnout noticeable in Humboldt Park, In-person turnout slower than 2019 so far, officials say, They aint got nothing for me': Woodlawn residents weigh in, Crime, housing and other issues on minds of voters in new 34th Ward, In the 21st Ward, donuts and a crowded race for City Council, Teens step in to make sure Chicagoans can vote today, Dont look for change if youre sitting on your hands, says one early 9th Ward voter, Chicago voters cast their ballots today in competitive mayoral race. Jesse Ruiz said perennially weak voter turnout among Latinos was the main factor in Garcias failure to make the runoff, as he had in 2015. Jason C. Ervin (28th) faced a challenge from Shawn A. Walker after the Illinois Appellate Court ruled less than a week ago that Walkers name could appear on the ballot. 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. People died so that we can have the right to do this, so Ill definitely be voting, Holt said. Hero, who moved to the West Loop with his family last year, said hes concerned about protecting LGBTQ rights and fighting climate change. Two hours after polls closed, Conway led with 67% of the votes with 90% of the precincts counted. Holidays in United States 2023. 01/24/23: Application-based absentee voting (both by mail and in-person) begins. 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. The same is true for most, if not all, the hotly contested aldermanic races. Bad timing is too simple an explanation for Lightfoots stunning political downfall. Disgraced ex-Ald. Es casi seguro que un campo de nueve candidatos evitar que cualquier candidato reciba ms del 50% de los votos. 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. Autoplay. During a speech split between sweet family homages and ominous political predictions, her mother made a surprise entrance, gracing the podium in a long red pantsuit. Stay with WBEZ all evening. It was an intimate setting with a small food buffet in the center, and an open bar in the corner. Waiters passed out plates of mini burgers, falafel and hummus. 11th Ward Ald. 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. Rodriguez fending off challenges in 22nd Ward race, 43rd Ward appears headed for a runoff, while 1st Ward Ald. 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. Patrick Daley Thompson after he was forced to resign following a fraud conviction, greeted supporters and offered Chinese food and refreshments. Chicago mayoral candidates State Rep. Kam Bucker (right) and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson share a laugh at Mannys Deli in the West Loop on election day. A jubilant Jeylu said she was looking forward to her new role on the city council. Nothing but respect for [the] mayor. Nobody, including the current mayor, has said anything definitive, but change at this point cant hurt.. Katie Wilson, a social media influencer from Bronzeville, said she came to Willie Wilsons election party to celebrate because shes confident that Wilson will win. Despite the lively music, many attendees here are sitting at tables and staring at their phones as result show Chuy behind. Elisa Barrios and Dylan Lloyd voted together in Hyde Park on Tuesday. It gives you a better outlook of who youre voting for, he said. And another North Side incumbent Ald. Proco Joe Moreno, the former alderman trying to make a political comeback, was just under 8%. County officers assume office. Andre Hall, who has lived in Woodlawn for eight years, was also concerned about what politicians would actually commit to once the election was over. Bond elections may be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February but no other issue shall be included on the ballot for such election. Holt said he was ambivalent about voting, though he cast his ballot to honor those who fought for the right to. Pennsylvania Election dates. Marty Quinn (13th), who is running for re-election, speaks to a resident as he campaigns in the West Lawn neighborhood on Saturday. 2023 Municipal Primary Election. Date for first Republican presidential primary debate set. The 28th Ward includes the Near West Side, North Lawndale, Garfield Park and Austin. 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. Shes raised me since I was 16 years old, Hall said. Follow along with the latest results here.. 7:10 p.m. Voter Turnout . 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. The first stage of the 2023 Chicago municipal election took place Tuesday, Feb. 28. Fleetwood Macs You Can Go Your Own Way is playing. municipal election ballot resulting from a vacancy on the primary election ballot has been filled. 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. I served as a district director and I helped them and we worked together. 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.
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