2019 Chicago aldermanic election explained

Election Name:	2019 Chicago aldermanic elections
Country:	Chicago
Ongoing:	no
Type:	legislative
Previous Election:	2015 Chicago aldermanic election
Previous Year:	2015
Next Election:	2023 Chicago aldermanic election
Next Year:	2023
Election Date:	February 26 and April 2, 2019
Seats For Election:	All 50 seats in the Chicago City Council
Majority Seats:	26
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Seats Before1:	48
Seats1:	40
Seat Change1:	8
Party2:	Democratic Socialists of America
Color2:	EB2128
Seats Before2:	1
Seats2:	6
Seat Change2:	5
Party3:	Republican Party (United States)
Seats Before3:	1
Seats3:	1
Map Size:	300px

The 2019 Chicago aldermanic election took place in two rounds on February 26 and April 2, 2019, to elect 50 aldermen to the Chicago City Council. Each alderman represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. The elections are non-partisan and use a two-round system where the top two finishers compete in a second-round run-off if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the first round. The elections were party of the 2019 Chicago elections, which included elections for Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer.

Of the 50 incumbent aldermen 45 ran for re-election.^{[1] [2]} Incumbents did not run in the 20th, 22nd, 25th, 39th, and 47th wards. Five aldermen ran unopposed: Brian Hopkins (2nd ward), Scott Waguespack (32nd), Gilbert Villegas (36th), Brendan Reilly (42nd), and Nicholas Sposato (38th).

Three aldermen were defeated in the first round, and four more were defeated in run-off elections. There were a total of 12 new aldermen elected: Daniel La Spata (1st ward), Stephanie Coleman (16th), Jeanette Taylor (20th), Michael Rodriguez (22nd), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th), Felix Cardona (31st), Rossana Rodríguez (33rd), Samantha Nugent (39th), Andre Vasquez (40th), Jim Gardiner (45th), Matt Martin (47th), and Maria Hadden (49th). After the election, the council's Progressive Caucus grew from 10 to 18 members and a new 6-member Socialist Caucus was formed.

Overview

Campaign

Candidates for city council are required to submit 473 valid signatures from registered voters in their ward to appear on the ballot.^{[3] [4]} A total of 212 candidates submitted nominating petitions, an increase from 184 candidates in the 2015 election. However, the total number of candidates is lower than the 351 candidates in 2011, the last municipal election that, like 2019, had an open race for mayor.

In the first round, three aldermen who ran for re-election lost their seats. There were run-offs elections in 14 wards: 10 races where incumbents are running, and four races for open seats.^[5] At least three additional incumbent aldermen were defeated in run-off elections.^[6]

Seat changes

!Ward!Incumbent!Incumbent status!Alderman-elect!Ref

1	Proco Joe Moreno	Defeated in general election	Daniel La Spata
16	Toni Foulkes	Defeated in run-off election	Stephanie Coleman	^[7]
20	Willie Cochran	Retiring	Jeanette Taylor	^[8]
22	Ricardo Muñoz	Retiring	Michael Rodriguez	^[9]
25	Daniel Solis	Retiring	Byron Sigcho-Lopez	^[10]
31	Milly Santiago	Defeated in run-off election	Felix Cardona
33	Deb Mell	Defeated in run-off election	Rossana Rodríguez Sanchez
39	Margaret Laurino	Retiring	Samantha Nugent	^[11]
40	Patrick O'Connor	Defeated in run-off election	Andre Vasquez
45	John Arena	Defeated in general election	Jim Gardiner
47	Ameya Pawar	Retiring, ran unsuccessfully for City Treasurer	Matt Martin
49	Joe Moore	Defeated in general election	Maria Hadden

Election calendar

For candidates

Key dates for candidates!Date!Description!Statute Source

August 28, 2018	First day to circulate nominating petitions. Candidates need to submit at least 473 valid signatures from registered voters in their ward in order to appear on the ballot.	10 ILCS 5/10-4
November 19–26	Period to submit nominating petitions to the Chicago Board of Elections.	10 ILCS 5/10-6(4), 5/10-8
December 3	Last day for candidates to submit objections (also known as challenges) to other candidates' nominating petitions.
December 20	Last day for candidates to withdraw from the election.	10 ILCS 5/10-7, 5/10-15; 65 ILCS 20/21-9
February 26, 2019	Election day, first round. Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
March 19	Last day for Board of Elections to announce results of first-round election.	10 ILCS 5/22-17
April 2	Election day, second round run-off (as needed in each ward). Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.

For voters

Key dates for voters, for first-round elections on February 26, 2019!Date!Description!Statute Source

Indeterminate–February 25	Early voting period at designated polling places. The law requires that early voting begins 40 days prior to the election (i.e. January 17), but the Board of Elections has announced that due to ongoing nominating petition challenges, the start of early voting will be delayed.^[12]	10 ILCS 5/19A-15
January 29	Last day for regular voter registration. After this and until election day, "grace period" registration and voting will be available at designated polling places.	10 ILCS 5/6-29 5/6-100
February 21	Last day for registered voters to apply for mail-in ballots.	10 ILCS 5/19-2
February 26	Election day, first round. Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
March 19	Last day for Board of Elections to announce results of first-round election.	10 ILCS 5/22-17

Key dates for voters, for second-round elections on April 2, 2019!Date!Description!Statute Source

March 5	Last day for regular voter registration. After this and until election day, "grace period" registration and voting will be available at designated polling places.	10 ILCS 5/6-29, 5/6-50, 5/6-51, 5/6-53, 5/6-100
Indeterminate date–April 1	Early voting period at designated polling places. Early voting will begin once the Board of Elections certifies the results of the first-round elections and consequently confirms where second-round elections are needed. The latest possible date for certification of first-round elections is March 19, 2019.	10 ILCS 5/19A-15
March 28	Last day for registered voters to apply for mail-in ballots.	10 ILCS 5/19-2
April 2	Election day, second round. Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
April 23	Last day for Board of Elections to announce results of second-round election.	10 ILCS 5/22-17

North Side

1st ward

Incumbent alderman Proco Joe Moreno unsuccessfully sought reelection. Moreno had been appointed alderman in 2010 by Mayor Richard M. Daley, and had subsequently been reelected in 2011 and 2015. Moreno ultimately lost reelection to his sole challenger, Daniel La Spata.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Proco Joe Moreno	Incumbent alderman	(Website)
Daniel La Spata	Former vice president of Logan Square Neighborhood Association Community activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[13]

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer in 2019 congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Justin Tucker

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Justin Tucker

The following candidate filed nominating petitions but withdrew before ballot certification:

• Trevor Grant, statistician and data scientist, Illinois National Guard Veteran^[22]

Campaign

Moreno and La Spata appeared at a candidate forum hosted by Logan Square Preservation on January 8, 2019.^{[23] [24] [25]}

Results

2nd ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Brian Hopkins won reelection, running unopposed on the ballot.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Brian Hopkins

Incumbent alderman

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Mollie May Brady

Results

32nd ward

Incumbent third-term alderman Scott Waguespack won reelection, running unopposed on the ballot. He appeared at a candidate forum covering the Logan Square neighborhood on January 8, 2019.^[26]

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Scott Waguespack

Incumbent alderman

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

40th ward

Incumbent ninth-term alderman Patrick J. O'Connor unsuccessfully sought reelection, being defeated by Andre Vasquez in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Andre Vasquez	Utility company manager Community activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[27]
Dianne Daleiden	Chicago Public Schools teacher Member of local school council Businesswoman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[28]
Maggie O'Keefe	Small business owner	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[29]
Patrick O'Connor	Incumbent alderman	(Website)
Ugo Okere	Former chairman of youth organization Fuerza del Sol Local government agency employee Community organizer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[30]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Campaigns

A candidate forum organized by several community organizations was scheduled on January 29, 2019.^[31]

Results

42nd ward

Incumbent third-term alderman Brendan Reilly won reelection, running unopposed on the ballot.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Brendan Reilly

Incumbent alderman

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

43rd ward

Incumbent second-term alderman Michele Smith won reelection, defeating Derek Lindblom in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Derek Lindblom	Aide to U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer Economic policy advisor to Mayor Rahm Emanuel Healthcare entrepreneur	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[32]
Jacob Ringer	Former chief of staff for Chicago's Chief Financial Officer Former president of Lincoln Park Auxiliary Board Lawyer	(Website)	^[33]
Michele Smith	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Leslie Fox	Former executive director of host committees for 1994 World Cup and 1996 Democratic National Convention Public relations consultant	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[34]
Rebecca Janowitz	Former coordinator for special projects for Chicago Public Schools Lawyer, former legal services provider	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[35]
Steve McClellan		(Facebook) (Twitter)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Matthew Roney, student at DePaul University^[36]

Endorsements

Runoff

Results

44th ward

Incumbent fourth-term alderman Tom Tunney won reelection.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Austin Baidas	Former manager of state government agencies Former advisor at U.S. Department of Transportation Former CEO	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[37]
Elizabeth Shydlowski	Fundraising consultant	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[38]
Tom Tunney	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)

The following candidate filed nominating petitions but withdrew before ballot certification:

• Patrick Shine, U.S. Air Force veteran, co-founder of non-profit This Is My Country, Inc.^[39]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

46th ward

Incumbent second-term alderman James Cappleman won reelection, defeating Marianne Lalonde in a runoff by a margin of only 25 votes (0.09% of the votes cast in the runoff).

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Angela Clay	Community activist	(Website) (Facebook)	^[40]
Erika Wozniak Francis	Chicago Public Schools teacher Member of Chicago Votes board of directors Community activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[41]
James Cappleman	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Jon-Robert McDowell	Environmental developer Former aide in the U.S. House of Representatives	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[42]
Justin Kreindler	Program director of Public Allies Chicago	(Website) (Facebook)	^[43]
Marianne Lalonde	Healthcare management consultant President of Lakeside Area Neighbors Association Former legislative aide to U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[44]

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Joann Breivogel
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

47th ward

Incumbent second-term alderman Ameya Pawar did not seek reelection as alderman, opting to instead run (unsuccessfully) for City Treasurer of Chicago. Matt Martin was elected to succeed him, defeating Michael Negron in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Angie Maloney	Community organizer Teacher, Musician	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[45]
Eileen Dordek	Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Commissioner for the 10th District's Cook County Commission on Women's Issues Board member for Personal PAC for 9 years and current board member of Equality Illinois	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[46]
Gus Kastafaros	Restaurant manager, real estate entrepreneur, electrician	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[47]
Kimball Ladien
Heather Way Kitzes	Manager of Neighborhood Relations for the Chicago Cubs Former executive director of Lakeview Chamber of Commerce	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[48]
Jeff Jenkins	Co-founder of non-profit Midnight Circus in the Parks Small business owner	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[49]
Matt Martin	Civil rights attorney at the office of the Illinois Attorney General Member of local school council at McPherson Elementary School Co-founder of Heart of Lincoln Square Neighbors Association	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[50]
Michael Negron	Aide to Mayor Rahm Emanuel Former Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Former employee of Office of Management and Budget	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[51]
Thomas Schwartzers	Former firefighter and law enforcement officer	(Website)	^[52]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Campaign

All candidates, except Kastafaros, appeared at a forum focused on education issues on January 17, 2019.^{[53] [54]} All candidates, except Ladien and Schwartzers, appeared at a forum on business issues on January 24.^[55] A third forum hosted by several neighborhood Chambers of Commerce was scheduled on January 26.^[56]

Endorsements

Runoff

Results

48th ward

Incumbent second-term alderman Harry Osterman won reelection, defeating David Williams III, his sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

David Williams III	U.S. Navy veteran, Novelist, Medical Logistics Specialist & Former Republican candidate for U.S. Representative for Illinois' 9th District	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[57]
Harry Osterman	Incumbent alderman	(Website)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

49th ward

Incumbent seventh-term alderman Joe Moore unsuccessfully sought reelection. He was defeated by Maria Hadden, his sole challenger.

Through this election, the victor Maria Hadden made history as the first LGBTQ woman of color to be elected to Chicago's City Council.^[58]

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Maria Hadden	Executive director and founder of non-profit Our City Our Voice Founding board member of Participatory Budgeting Project	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[59]
Joe Moore	Incumbent alderman Democratic Committeeman for the 49th ward	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Bill Morton

Two candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Bill Morton, president of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
• Nathan Ben Myers

Campaign

Hadden and Moore both identify as progressives, but their policy positions differ sharply on a number of issues, including policing, accepting donations from developers, use of tax-increment financing, and charter school expansion.^[60] Both candidates participated in a debate hosted at Sullivan High School on January 15, 2019.^{[61] [62] [63]} At the debate, they disagreed on a number of issues, including a freeze on new charter schools (Hadden supported one; Moore did not), funding for a new police training facility (Moore supported the ongoing proposal; Hadden did not), and use of tax-increment financing for the proposed Lincoln Yards project (Moore was in favor; Hadden was opposed).^[64]

In February 2019, a controversy emerged when two photographers alleged that the Moore campaign used their photographs in campaign advertisements without permission or attribution.^[65] Another controversy emerged late in the campaign when a Moore staffer accused a 15 year old Hadden volunteer (and former Moore intern) of espionage.

Results

50th ward

Incumbent second-term alderman Debra Silverstein won reelection.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Andrew Rowlas	Former Chicago Public Schools teacher and principal Former adjunct professor Community activist	(Website) (Facebook)	^[66]
Debra Silverstein	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Twitter)
Zehra Quadri	Executive director of social service agency Former Cook County Grant Management Administrator Candidate for 50th ward alderman in 2015	(Website) (Facebook)	^[67] ^[68]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

The following candidate filed nominating petitions but withdrew before ballot certification:

• Majid Mustafa

Campaigns

A candidate forum is scheduled for February 10, 2019.^[69]

Results

Northwest Side

26th ward

Incumbent alderman Roberto Maldonado won reelection. Maldonado had been first appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 2009, and had subsequently been reelected in 2011 and 2015.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

David Herrera	Municipal finance and development professional Small business owner	(Website) (Facebook) (Instagram)	^[70] ^[71]
Roberto Maldonado	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Theresa Siaw	Health clinic manager Social entrepreneur	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[72] ^[73]

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Mirko "Limo Mike Z" Zaplatic, Jr

Two candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Angee Gonzalez
• Mirko "Limo Mike Z." Zaplatic Jr.

Results

30th ward

Incumbent fourth-term alderman Ariel Reboyras won reelection, defeating Jessica Gutierrez in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Ariel Reboyras	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook)
Edgar Esparza	Candidate for 30th ward alderman in 2015	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[74]
Jessica Gutierrez	Community organizer Former teacher	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[75]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

31st ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Milly Santiago unsuccessfully sought reelection, losing to Felix Cardona, Jr. in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Colin Bird-Martinez	Founder of 31st Ward Independent Political Organization Local school council member Automotive analyst Community organizer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[76]
Felix Cardona, Jr.	Executive in local government agencies Community volunteer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[77]
Milly Santiago	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Renne Chavez, candidate for 31st ward alderman in 2015^[78]

Endorsements

Runoff

Results

33rd ward

Incumbent alderman Deb Mell unsuccessfully sought reelection. Mell had first been appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2013, and had subsequently been reelected in 2015. She was defeated by Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Deb Mell	Incumbent alderman	(Twitter)
Katie Sieracki	Small business executive	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[79] ^[80]
Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez	Youth educator Community activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[81]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

The following candidates submitted nominating petition signatures but withdrew before the certification process:

• Joel Zawko

Endorsements

First round

Runoff

Campaign

All three candidates appeared at a candidate forum hosted at Bateman Elementary School on February 7, 2019. The forum was originally scheduled for January 30 but was postponed due to the polar vortex.^[82]

Results

35th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa was reelected, defeating Amanda Yu Dieterich, his sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Amanda Yu Dieterich	Member of local school council Small business owner Community activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[83]
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Two candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Mayra Gonzalez
• Walter Zarnecki, Republican Party nominee for Cook County Board Commissioner for the 8th district^[84]

Campaign

Dieterich and Ramirez-Rosa appeared at a candidate forum hosted by Logan Square Preservation on January 8, 2019.^[85]

Results

36th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Gilbert Villegas was reelected, running unopposed on the ballot.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Gilbert Villegas

Incumbent alderman

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

38th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Nicholas Sposato was reelected, running unopposed on the ballot.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Nicholas Sposato

Incumbent alderman

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Ralph Pawlikowski, higher education professional and community volunteer^[86]

Results

39th ward

Incumbent alderman Margaret Laurino did not run for reelection. Laurino had first been appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1994, and had been reelected six times. Samantha Nugent was elected to succeed her, defeating Robert Murphy in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Casey Smagala	Social service agency manager Member of local school councils Community volunteer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[87]
Joe Duplechin	Law enforcement officer U.S. Army veteran Carpenter	(Website) (Facebook)	^[88]
Robert Murphy	Democratic Committeeman for the 39th Ward President of Forest Glen Community Association Community organizer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[89]
Samantha "Sam" Nugent	Medical industry professional Local government consultant, Lawyer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[90]

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Mary K. Hunter
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

The following candidates submitted nominating petition signatures but withdrew before the certification process:

• Jeffrey S. La Porte

Endorsements

First round

Runoff

Results

41st ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Anthony Napolitano won reelection, defeating Tim Heneghan, his sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Anthony Napolitano	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Tim Heneghan	Former firefighter Union organizer Former local school council member Volunteer athletic coach	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[91]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

45th ward

Incumbent second-term alderman John Arena unsuccessfully sought reelection. He was defeated by Jim Gardiner.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Jim Gardiner	Firefighter	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[92]
John Arena	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Marilyn Morales	Manager in local government agencies Community volunteer	(Website) (Facebook)	^[93]
Robert Bank		(Website) (Facebook)

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Jose Munoz

Results

West Side

22nd ward

Incumbent alderman Ricardo Muñoz did not run for reelection. Muñoz had first been appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1993, and had been subsequently reelected six times. Michael D. Rodriguez was elected to succeed him.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Liz Lopez	Social worker, Educator Healthcare non-profit executive Community activist	(Website) (Facebook)	^[94]
Michael Rodriguez	Democratic Committeeman for the 22nd Ward Executive Vice Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party Non-profit leader, Community organizer	(Website) (Facebook)	^[95]
Neftalie Gonzalez	Business owner, Youth mentor Former police officer Candidate for 22nd ward alderman in 2011	(Facebook)	^[96]
Richard Juarez	Public health professional Community volunteer	(Facebook) (Twitter)	^[97]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Campaign

All four candidates appeared at a candidate forum at Little Village Lawndale High School on January 31, 2019.^[98]

Results

24th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Michael Scott Jr. won reelection.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Creative Scott	Business owner North Lawndale Community Newspaper board member	(Website) (Facebook)	^[99]
Michael Scott Jr.	Incumbent alderman
Toriano Sanzone	Owner of Wolfkeeper University Technology industry entrepreneur	(Facebook) (Twitter)	^[100]
Traci "Treasure" Johnson	Owner of Higher Level Enterprises Secretary of Midwest Community Council 76 year old non for profit Organization	Community activist(Facebook) (Twitter)

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Patricia "Pat" Marshall Adams
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Two candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Edward Ward
• Patricia Marshall, non-profit founder and manager, community activist and organizer^[101]

One candidate filed nominating petitions but withdrew before ballot certification:

• Larry Nelson, Republican Committeeman for the 24th Ward^[102]

Results

25th ward

Incumbent alderman Danny Solis did not run for reelection. Solis had first been appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1996, and had subsequently been reelected five times. Byron Sigcho-Lopez won the race to succeed him, defeating Alex Acevedo in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Hilario Dominguez	Community organizer Chicago Public Schools teacher	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[103]
Alex Acevedo	Pediatric nurse Community organizer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[104]
Troy Hernandez	Executive Architect and Data Scientist at IBM Volunteer Director of PERRO Former local school council member, Pilsen Academy	(Website) (Facebook)	^[105]
Byron Sigcho-Lopez	Executive director of Pilsen Alliance Local school council member Community activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[106]
Aida Flores	Public school teacher and principal	(Website) (Facebook)	^[107]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Campaign

All five candidates appeared at a forum hosted by the Pilsen Law Center and the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois on January 12, 2019.^{[108] [109]} Two additional forums were scheduled: one hosted by the West Loop Democratic Club is scheduled on January 23,^[110] and one hosted by the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community and other Chinatown community organizations on January 28.^{[111] [112]}

Endorsements

First round

Runoff

Results

27th ward

Incumbent sixth-term alderman Walter Burnett Jr. won reelection, defeating Cynthia Bednarz, his sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Walter Burnett Jr.	Incumbent alderman	(Facebook) (Twitter)
Cynthia Bednarz	Real estate professional, community volunteer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[113]

Three write-in candidates filed:

• Ellen Anderson Corley
• Andrea "Siri" Hibbler
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

28th ward

Incumbent second-term alderman Jason Ervin won reelection.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Beverly Miles	Public service professional U.S. Army veteran	(Website)	^[114]
Jasmine Jackson	Special education teacher		^[115]
Jason Ervin	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Miguel Bautista		(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)

Three write-in candidates filed:

• Timothy Gladney
• Justina Winfrey
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

The following candidate submitted nominating petition signatures but withdrew before ballot certification:

• Justina L. Winfrey, education non-profit founder and manager^[116]
• Theresa Rayford

Results

29th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Chris Taliaferro won reelection.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Chris Taliaferro	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Dwayne Truss	Local school council member Former co-chair of Austin Community Action Council Member of non-profit boards, Community volunteer	(Website) (Twitter)	^[117]
Zerlina Smith	Community activist Candidate for 29th ward alderman in 2015	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[118]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Gayinga Washington

Results

37th ward

Incumbent alderman Emma Mitts won reelection. Mitts had first been appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 2000, and had subsequently been reelected in 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2015.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Emma Mitts	Incumbent alderman	(Facebook)
Deondre Rutues		(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Tara Stamps	Teacher Community activist	(Facebook) (Twitter)	^[119]
Otis Percy		(Facebook)

Three write-in candidates filed:

• Stephen Hodge
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Otis Percy

Results

Southwest Side

11th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Patrick Daley Thompson won reelection, defeating David Mihalyfy, his sole challenger on the ballot.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

David Mihalyfy		(Website) (Twitter)
Patrick Daley Thompson	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Twitter)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

12th ward

Incumbent fourth-term alderman George Cardenas won reelection.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Martha Rangel
Pete DeMay	Founding member of Neighbors for Environmental Justice and 12th ward independent political organization Community organizer, Union organizer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[120]
George Cardenas	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Jose Rico	Former director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics Community activist, Teacher	(Website)	^[121] ^[122]

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Samuel Alcantar
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Two candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Francisco Nunez Sr.
• Samuel Alcantar

Results

13th ward

Incumbent second-term alderman Marty Quinn won reelection, defeating David Krupa, his sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

David Krupa	Freshman student at DePaul University	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[123]
Marty Quinn	Incumbent alderman	(Website)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Campaign

Krupa ran on a platform of lowering property taxes and increasing police presence in the ward.^[123] Krupa walked back comments from 2016, in which he had declared himself to be a, "day one Trump supporter" to a reporter from the Chicago Reader.^[123] Krupa received support from 2018 Republican candidate for Illinois governor, Jeanne Ives, who helped fundraise for his campaign.^[124]

Quinn had originally challenged Krupa's ballot petition. However, Quinn's campaign submitted 2,800 sworn affidavits to the Board of Elections, supposedly from residents that had claimed they never signed Krupa's petitions. This create a problem for Quinn, since Krupa had only filed around 1,700 signatures in his petition, and only 200 of those signatures overlapped with affidavits submitted by Quinn's campaign. This meant that the majority of affidavits submitted by Quinn were either falsified or fraudulent.^[123] Quinn later dropped his challenge to Krupa, meaning that Krupa would appear on the ballot.^[123] Reports arose that the FBI had opened an investigation into Quinn's affidavits.^[123] This incident also brought free publicity to Krupa's candidacy.^[123]

Results

14th ward

Incumbent alderman Edward M. Burke won reelection. The longest-serving member of the Chicago City Council, Burke had consecutively served twelve full terms, plus a partial term. Burke won reelection despite having had a criminal complaint filed against him by the FBI on January 2, 2019, for attempted extortion.^[125]

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Edward M. Burke	Incumbent alderman
Jaime Guzman		(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Tanya Patino	Civil engineer Social and political activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[126]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

The following candidate had submitted nominating petitions but withdrew:

• Irene Corral
• Jose Torrez, community development non-profit manager, activist, legal aid professional^{[127] [128]}

Results

15th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Raymond Lopez won reelection, defeating Rafa Yanez in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Berto Aguayo	Community organizer	(Facebook)	^[129]
Joseph G. Williams	Violence interrupter	(Facebook)	^[130]
Otis Davis Jr.		(Facebook)
Rafael Yañez	Youth non-profit manager and organizer Former police officer Former Police-Youth Mentoring Program coordinator	(Facebook)	^[131] ^[132]
Raymond Lopez	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Joel Riojas, business entrepreneur^[133]

One candidate submitted nominating petition signatures but withdrew before the certification process:

• Deborah Lane

Campaign

A candidate forum was scheduled on February 5, 2019.

Results

16th ward

Incumbent third-term alderman Toni Foulkes unsuccessfully sought reelection. She was defeated in a runoff election by Stephanie Coleman, whom she had narrowly defeated four years earlier.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Eddie Johnson		(Facebook) ([@Eddie16thWard Twitter])
Jeffrey Lewis
Kenny Doss II		(Website)
Latasha Sanders	Community outreach coordinator Local government employee	(Website) (Facebook)	^[134]
Stephanie Coleman	Democratic Committeeman for the 16th Ward Candidate for 16th ward alderman in 2015 Daughter of former alderman Shirley Coleman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[135]
Toni Foulkes	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Endorsements

First round

Runoff

Results

17th ward

First-term incumbent alderman David H. Moore won reelection, defeating Raynetta Greenleaf, his sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

David H. Moore	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook)
Raynetta Greenleaf	Non-profit founder and manager Community activist	(Website) (Facebook)	^[136]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

18th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Derrick Curtis won reelection, defeating Chuks Onyezia, his sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Chuks Onyezia	Lawyer, Community volunteer, Small business owner	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[137]
Derrick Curtis	Incumbent alderman	(Facebook)

Two write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Robert Topps, Jr.

Results

23rd ward

Incumbent alderman Silvana Tabares, who had been appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2018, won reelection to a first full term, defeating Paulino Villarreal, her sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Silvana Tabares	Incumbent alderman
Paulino Villarreal	Business owner and manager	(Website)	^[138]

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Charles Hughes

Results

South Side

3rd ward

Incumbent third-term alderman Pat Dowell won reelection, defeating Alexandria Willis, her sole challenger on the ballot.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Pat Dowell	Incumbent alderman	(Website)
Alexandria Willis	Healthcare advocate and policymaker Community activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[139]

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Darva Watkins

Two candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Lelan M. Jones
• Andre Love

Campaigns

A candidate forum was scheduled on January 29, 2019.^[140]

Results

4th ward

Incumbent alderman Sophia King, who had been appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2016, won election to a first full term, defeating Ebony Lucas, her sole challenger on the ballot.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Ebony Lucas	Former teacher Former community development professional Founder of law firm representing low-income homeowners	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[141]
Sophia King	Incumbent alderman	(Website)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

5th ward

Incumbent fifth-term alderman Leslie Hairston won reelection, defeating William Calloway in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Gabriel Piemonte	Journalist Community organizer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[142]
Leslie Hairston	Incumbent alderman	(Website)
William Calloway	Community organizer, Anti-violence activist Community outreach organization founder	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[143]

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Loretta Lomax
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Shelly Quiles, social worker, psychotherapist, educator^[144]

Endorsements

First round

Runoff

Results

6th ward

Incumbent second-term alderman Roderick Sawyer won reelection, defeating Deborah A. Foster-Bonner in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Roderick Sawyer	Incumbent alderman	(Twitter)
Deborah Foster-Bonner	Business owner Block club president, Community organizer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[145]
Richard Wooten	Candidate for 6th ward alderman in 2015	(Twitter)

Two write-in candidates filed:

• LaTanya Gooden
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

7th ward

Incumbent first-term alderman Gregory Mitchell won reelection.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Charles Kyle	Host of community discussion forum Community volunteer Program director for a youth agency	(Website) (Facebook)	^[146]
Gregory Mitchell	Incumbent alderman	(Website)
Jedidiah Brown		(Facebook) (Twitter)

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Kim Curtis
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Two candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Kim Curtis
• Sharon Lewis, community organizer, consultant^[147]

Results

8th ward

Incumbent alderman Michelle A. Harris won reelection. Harris had first been appointed alderman in 2006 by Mayor Richard M. Daley, and had subsequently been reelected in 2007, 2011, and 2015.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Faheem Shabazz		(Facebook)
Jewel Easterling-Smith		(Website) (Facebook)
Linda Hudson	Community volunteer Former manager at accounting, finance, non-profit, private equity and telecommunications firms	(Website) (Facebook)	^[148]
Michelle A. Harris	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Twitter)

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Two candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Dionte Lawrence
• Sherri Bolling, community volunteer, researcher^[149]

Results

9th ward

Incumbent fifth-term alderman Anthony Beale won reelection.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Anthony Beale	Incumbent alderman
Cleopatra Watson	Community organizer	(Website) (Facebook)	^[150]
Essie Hall
Paul Collins		(Website) (Facebook)

Three write-in candidates filed:

• Marcia Brown-Williams, Chicago Public Schools teacher, assistant director of Quest Center and Chicago Teachers Union
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Rachel Williams

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Marcia Brown-Williams, Chicago Public Schools teacher, assistant director of Quest Center and Chicago Teachers Union^[151]

One candidate submitted nominating petitions but withdrew before ballot certification:

• Rachel Williams

Campaign

A candidate forum was scheduled on January 26, 2019, at the Altgeld Murray Community Center.

Results

10th ward

First-term incumbent Susie Sadlowski Garza won reelection, defeating Robert "Bobby" Loncar, her sole challenger.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Susie Sadlowski Garza	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Robert "Bobby" Loncar	President of East Side Chamber of Commerce Lawyer, Community volunteer	(Website) (Facebook)	^[152]

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Yessenia Carreón, community activist^[153]

Results

19th ward

Second-term incumbent Matthew O'Shea won reelection, defeating David Dewar, his sole challenger on the ballot.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Matthew O'Shea	Incumbent alderman	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
David Dewar

One write-in candidate filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]

Results

20th ward

Incumbent third-term alderman Willie Cochran did not run for reelection. Jeanette Taylor was elected to succeed him, defeating Nicole J. Johnson in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Andre Smith	Community activist Candidate for 20th ward alderman in 2010 Business owner	(Website) (Facebook)	^[154]
Anthony Driver Jr.	Community advocate Former policy lobbyist in Washington, DC	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[155]
Dernard Newell	Former Assistant State's Attorney Former chaplain and pastor Former university professor	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[156]
Jeanette Taylor	Community organizer and activist	(Website) (Facebook)	^[157]
Jennifer Maddox	Employee of Office of Community Affairs in the Chicago Police Department Founder of youth education non-profit	(Website) (Facebook)	^[158]
Kevin Bailey	Democratic Committeeman of the 20th ward Community volunteer and activist	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[159]
Maya Hodari		(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Nicole Johnson	Youth educator Policy and program manager for Chicago Votes Board member of Chicago Metro YMCA Associate Board	(Website) (Facebook)	^[160]
Quandra Speights		(Website) (Facebook)

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Mareo Phillips

Six candidates were removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Cassius Rudolph
• Charles Hilliard
• Clifton Pierce
• Kimetha Hill
• Matthew Johnson
• Sheila Scott

Endorsements

First round

Runoff

Results

21st ward

Incumbent fourth-term alderman Howard Brookins won reelection, defeating Marvin McNeil in a runoff.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Howard Brookins	Incumbent alderman	(Facebook)
Joseph Ziegler		(Website) (Facebook)
Marvin McNeil	Former Democratic Committeeman for the 6th ward Candidate for 21st ward alderman in 2015 Former block club president, Community volunteer	(Website) (Facebook)	^[161]
Patricia Foster

Two write-in candidates filed:

• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Bonnie Poole "Granny"

One candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient nominating petition signatures:

• Julius Modeliste

Results

34th ward

Incumbent alderman Carrie Austin won reelection, defeating Preston Brown Jr., her sole challenger on the ballot. She had first been appointed alderman by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1994, and had subsequently been reelected to six consecutive subsequent terms before this.

Candidates

Certified candidates!Name!Experience!Campaign!Ref

Carrie Austin	Incumbent alderman	(Facebook)
Preston Brown Jr.	Former candidate for Illinois House 27th district Former professional in consumer finance, telecommunications, and securities industries Lawyer	(Website) (Facebook) (Twitter)	^[162] ^[163]

Four write-in candidates filed:

• Donna M. Johnson
• Richard Benedict Mayers, perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist,^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]} write-in candidate for Chicago Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer in 2019; congressional candidate in 2000,^[18] 2002,^[18] 2008,^[18] 2016, and 2018;^{[20] [21]} 1998 State House candidate;^[18] 1993 Berwyn city clerk and city treasurer candidate^[18]
• Tamara McCullough AKA Tamar Manasseh, write-in candidate for mayor in 2019
• Paris Walker Thomas

Results

See also

• Chicago aldermanic elections, 2015
• Chicago mayoral election, 2019
• United States elections, 2019
• List of Chicago aldermen since 1923

External links

• List of candidate debates and forums

Notes and References

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4. Web site: Why the 40 percent drop-off in candidates for a City Council in transition?. Chicago Sun-Times. 27 November 2018. en. 2018-12-31.
5. Web site: Three aldermen knocked out, others could be on the ropes. Chicago Sun-Times. 27 February 2019. en. 2019-03-01.
6. Web site: Shape of City Council uncertain as aldermen prepare for arrival of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Byrne. Hal Dardick, John. chicagotribune.com. 3 April 2019 . en-US. 2019-04-04.
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8. Web site: Lawyer: Ald. Cochran 'thinking about' guilty plea, not thinking re-election. Seidel. Jon. August 15, 2018. Chicago Sun-Times.
9. Web site: Ald. Ricardo Munoz retiring from the City Council when his term ends: 'I've got options'. Pratt. Gregory. July 24, 2018. Chicago Tribune.
10. Web site: Longtime Pilsen Ald. Danny Solis won't seek re-election. Armentrout. Mitchell. November 24, 2018. Chicago Sun-Times.
11. Web site: Mayor Rahm Emanuel ally Ald. Margaret Laurino won't seek re-election. Byrne. John. August 24, 2018. Chicago Tribune.
12. Web site: Early Voting start date: To be determined. Chicago Board of Elections. app.chicagoelections.com. 2019-01-02. 2019-01-08.
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18. Web site: Alleged white supremacist running for Congress in 3rd District. Rblandmark.com. en-US. December 29, 2018.
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20. Web site: STATISTICS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION FROM OFFICIAL SOURCES FOR THE ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 2018 SHOWING THE VOTE CAST FOR EACH NOMINEE FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE, RESIDENT COMMISSIONER, AND DELEGATE TO THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS, TOGETHER WITH A RECAPITULATION THEREOF . Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives . 21 February 2020 . 28 February 2019.
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24. Web site: 4 Takeaways From the Aldermanic Debate. LoganSquarist. 11 January 2019. en-US. 2019-01-19.
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26. 2019-01-10 . 32nd Ward Aldermanic Forum . . . 2022-12-12.
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31. Web site: 40th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Forum. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-17.
32. Web site: Meet Derek – Derek Lindblom for Alderman. en-US. 2018-12-31.
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35. Web site: Meet Rebecca. Rebecca Janowitz for Alderman. en-US. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100351/https://www.rebeccajanowitz.com/about/. dead.
36. Web site: About Matt Matthew Roney for 43rd Alderman. en-US. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100525/https://www.roney2019.com/about-matt/. dead.
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38. Web site: Elizabeth Shydlowski for 44th Ward. Elizabeth Shydlowski for 44th Ward. en-US. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051752/https://www.elizabethfor44.com/about-elizabeth/. dead.
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41. Web site: About Erika. Erika Wozniak. en-US. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101002815/https://www.erikafor46thward.com/about-erika-2/. dead.
42. Web site: About Jon-Robert McDowell. Jon-Robert McDowell For 46. en-US. 2018-12-31.
43. Web site: Meet Justin. Justin Kreindler for 46th Ward Alderman Uptown Lakeview. en. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051403/https://www.justinfor46.com/meet-justin. dead.
44. Web site: About. Marianne for Uptown. en-US. 2018-12-31.
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47. Web site: About Gus. Gus Katsafaros for Alderman of the 47th Ward. en-US. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051323/https://guskatsafaros.com/about-gus/. dead.
48. Web site: Home Friends of Heather Way Kitzes. Home Friends of Heather Way Kitzes. en. 2018-12-31.
49. Web site: Meet Jeff – Jeff Jenkins 47th Ward. en. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101002916/https://jeffjenkins47.com/about/. dead.
50. Web site: Matt Martin for 47th Ward Alderman. Matt Martin for Alderman. en-US. 2018-12-31.
51. Web site: ABOUT MICHAEL Michael Negron - 47th Ward Alderman. en-US. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101002851/http://negronfor47.com/meet-michael-negron/. dead.
52. Web site: Meet Tom. Your Site Title. en-US. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101002937/https://www.tomfor47.com/meet-tom/. dead.
53. Web site: Crowd Of 47th Ward Candidates Who Aim To Replace Pawar Will Outline Education Plans At Forum. Block Club Chicago. 10 January 2019. en-US. 2019-01-11.
54. Web site: Friends of Ravenswood School 47th Ward Alderman Candidate Forum. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-11.
55. Web site: 47th Ward Candidate Forum: Let's Talk Business!. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-17.
56. Web site: Northside Chambers Present: 47th Ward Candidate Forum. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-17.
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58. Equality Illinois . Equality Illinois . EqualityILL . 1100615057791217664 . 2019-02-27 . We congratulate 49th Ward Alderwoman-elect Maria Hadden, the first queer woman of color to be elected to the Chicago City Council. https://t.co/Klq6eKIZ8D . en . 2022-12-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208114112/https://twitter.com/EqualityILL/status/1100615057791217664 . 2022-12-08 . live.
59. Web site: Maria Hadden for 49 MEET MARIA. mariafor49.org. en. 2018-12-31.
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61. Web site: Chicago 49th Ward Aldermanic Debate. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-11.
62. 2019-01-17 . 49th Ward Aldermanic Debate . . . 2022-12-12.
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65. Web site: 2 Photographers Say Ald. Joe Moore's Campaign Used Their Photos For Mailer Without Permission. Block Club Chicago. 14 February 2019. en-US. 2019-02-20.
66. Web site: About Andrew. Rowlas for Ward 50. 2018-12-31. 2019-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051705/https://www.rowlasforward50.com/andrew_rowels. dead.
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69. Web site: 50th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Forum. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-17.
70. Web site: About David. Herrera for 26. en-US. 2019-01-03. 2019-01-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20190103210810/https://www.herrerafor26.com/new-page/. dead.
71. Web site: Developer Joins Crowded 26th Ward Race, Calls Maldonado 'Anti-Development'. Block Club Chicago. 5 December 2018. en-US. 2019-01-03.
72. Web site: Experience. Theresa Siaw. en-US. 2019-01-03. 2019-01-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20190103210513/https://www.theresasiaw.com/en/company/. dead.
73. Web site: Humboldt Park 'Has Been Divided For Too Long,' Says Activist Running To Unseat Maldonado. Block Club Chicago. 25 July 2018. en-US. 2019-01-03.
74. Web site: Meet Edgar – Edgar "Edek" Esparza. en-US. 2019-01-03. 2019-01-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20190104021537/http://electedgar.com/meet-edgar/. dead.
75. Web site: Home. www.gutierrezfor30.com. 2019-01-03.
76. Web site: Colin Bird-Martinez for 31st Ward Chicago Alderman. www.colinforchicago.com. 2019-01-04.
77. Web site: Meet Felix. bryson. Felix Cardona Jr for 31st Ward Alderman. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105051537/https://cardona2019.org/meet-felix/. dead.
78. Web site: Renne "Tex" Chavez. Ballotpedia. en. 2019-01-04.
79. Web site: Katie for 33rd ABOUT KATIE. Home Katie Sieracki - Candidate for the 33rd Ward. en. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043124/https://www.katie2019.com/about-katie. dead.
80. Web site: Summit Director Running For 33rd Ward Alderman Against Deb Mell, Rossana Rodriguez. Block Club Chicago. 29 October 2018. en-US. 2019-01-04.
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82. Web site: 33rd Ward Aldermanic Forum. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-17.
83. Web site: Meet Amanda. Amanda Yu Dieterich 35th Ward Alderman. 2019-01-04.
84. Web site: Cook County Board 8th District Republican nominee: Walter Zarnecki. Chicago Sun-Times. 13 October 2018. en. 2019-01-04.
85. 2019-01-11 . 35th Ward Aldermanic Forum . . . 2022-12-12.
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87. Web site: Casey Smagala for 39th Ward Biography. caseyforalderman.com. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043249/http://caseyforalderman.com/about_casey.htm. dead.
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89. Web site: Meet Robert - Robert Murphy for Chicago's 39th Ward Alderman. Robert Murphy for 39th Ward Alderman. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105042913/https://murphyfor39.com/meet-robert/. dead.
90. Web site: Meet Samantha - Samantha Nugent for Alderman of the 39th Ward. Samantha Nugent. en-US. 2019-01-04.
91. Web site: 41st Ward Citizens for Tim Heneghan. timheneghan41stward.com. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105042853/http://timheneghan41stward.com/. dead.
92. Web site: No shortage of potential Arena challengers in 45th Ward. Minnis. Glenn. chicagocitywire.com. en. 2019-01-04.
93. Web site: Letter from Marilyn. Marilyn for 45th. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043555/https://www.marilyn45.com/letter_from_marilyn. dead.
94. Web site: Bio. Liz Lopez for 22nd Ward Alderman. en-US. 2019-01-04.
95. Web site: Bio. Mike Rodriguez for 22nd Ward Committeeman. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043621/http://www.mikerodriguez.org/mikebio/. dead.
96. Web site: The race to fill Alderman Muñoz' vacancy. Serrato. Jacqueline. chicagotribune.com. 25 July 2018 . en-US. 2019-01-04.
97. Web site: Who Will Be The Next Alderman Of The 22nd Ward?. Block Club Chicago. 26 September 2018. en-US. 2019-01-04.
98. Web site: 22nd Ward Aldermanic Candidate Forum. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-17.
99. Web site: CREATIVE SCOTT FOR 24TH WARD ALDERMAN. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105044702/http://www.creative24ward.com/. dead.
100. Web site: Toriano Sanzone runs for alderman of his North Lawndale "hometown". stephaniefox2019. 2018-12-14. Medill Reports Chicago. en-US. 2019-01-04.
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103. Web site: Hilario for 25. hilariofor25.com. 2019-01-04.
104. Web site: Alex for 25 MEET ALEX. Chicago Alex Acevedo for 25th Ward Alderman. en. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043227/https://www.alexfor25.com/meet-alex. dead.
105. Web site: Troy Hernandez. Troy Hernandez. en. 2019-01-04.
106. Web site: Byron Sigcho for Alderman. en-US. 2019-01-04.
107. Web site: About Aida. Flores For 25. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105042946/http://floresfor25.com/about-aida/. dead.
108. Web site: 25th Ward Aldermanic Candidates To Face Off At Forum Saturday In Pilsen. Block Club Chicago. 10 January 2019. en-US. 2019-01-11.
109. Web site: We Need More Affordable Housing In Pilsen, 25th Ward Candidates Say At Forum. Block Club Chicago. 15 January 2019. en-US. 2019-01-15.
110. Web site: West Loop 25th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Forum. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-15.
111. Web site: 25th Ward Chinatown Candidate Forum. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-17.
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114. Web site: Join our movement now!. Miles. Beverly. Beverly Miles for 28th Ward Alderman Chicago 2019. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145400/https://beverlymiles.org/. dead.
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116. Web site: Why Winfrey?. sites.google.com. en-US. 2019-01-04.
117. Web site: About Dwayne. en-US. 2019-01-04.
118. Web site: Vote Zerlina Smith for Chicago City Council. en-US. 2019-01-04.
119. Web site: Tara Stamps (@TaraStamps) Twitter. twitter.com. en. 2019-01-04.
120. Web site: Meet Pete DeMay – Pete DeMay. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105094311/https://petedemay.com/meet-pete-demay/. dead.
121. Web site: José Rico for 12th Ward Alderman Chicago. José Rico for 12th Ward Alderman. en-US. 2019-01-04.
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127. Web site: About. Support Jaime for Alderman. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145357/https://www.chicago14ward.com/aboutjaimeguzman/. dead.
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129. Web site: Young community organizer 'Berto' Aguayo announces candidacy for alderman of Chicago's 15th Ward. Rodriguez. Laura. chicagotribune.com. 2 August 2018 . en-US. 2019-01-04.
130. Web site: Violence Interrupter Aims To Unseat 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez. Block Club Chicago. 9 August 2018. en-US. 2019-01-04.
131. Web site: About. 2014-03-21. Rafael Yañez for Alderman. en. 2019-01-04.
132. Web site: Police officer running for South Side alderman opposes cop academy. Serrato. Jacqueline. chicagotribune.com. 23 August 2018 . en-US. 2019-01-04.
133. Web site: Riojas, Joel Coalition of Veterans Organizations. 29 September 2018. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105094512/http://www.coalitionofvets.org/riojas-joel/. dead.
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135. Web site: Mysite Meet Stephanie. Elect Stephanie D. Coleman 16th Ward Alderman. en. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105103111/https://www.stephaniedcoleman.com/meet-stephanie. dead.
136. Web site: HOME. incitegraphics. Raynetta Greenleaf. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145428/http://votegreenleaf.org/. dead.
137. Web site: Chuks for Alderman – No Comparison. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105222602/http://chuksforalderman.com/. dead.
138. Web site: Villarreal for 23rd Ward – Just another WordPress site. en-US. 2019-01-04.
139. Web site: Meet Alexandria. Win with Willis. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145357/https://www.winwithwillis.com/meet-alexandria/. dead.
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141. Web site: Lucasfor4th Lucasfor4th. en. 2019-01-04.
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143. Web site: Meet William Chicago Willim Calloway for Fifth Ward Alderman. William Calloway for 5th Ward Alderman Chicago Calloway for 5. en. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105094346/https://www.callowayforfive.com/meet-william. dead.
144. Web site: Shelly Quiles 5 Ward. mysite. en. 2019-01-04.
145. Web site: About. DEBORAH FOSTER-BONNER. en-US. 2019-01-04.
146. Web site: Kyle For 7th Ward. Kyle For 7th Ward. en-US. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105200939/https://www.charleskyleforalderman.com/. dead.
147. Web site: About. www.7thwardlewis.com. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105200924/https://www.7thwardlewis.com/about. dead.
148. Web site: About Linda. www.agreater8withlindahudson.com. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105094312/https://www.agreater8withlindahudson.com/about_linda. dead.
149. Web site: Bolling for Alderman MEET SHERRI. Sherri Bolling for Alderman. en. 2019-01-04. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145316/https://www.bolling2019.com/meet-sherri. dead.
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151. Web site: About Marcia. MarciaBW2019-9th Ward. 2019-01-05. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105201558/https://marcia2019-9thward.net/about-marcia. dead.
152. Web site: About Us. 2018-06-16. Bobby Loncar. en. 2019-01-05. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105094251/https://bobbyloncar.com/about-us/. dead.
153. Web site: Yessenia Carreon for 10th Ward Alderman. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-01-05.
154. Web site: Andre Smith. Ward. Andre Smith for Alderman of the 20th. Andre Smith for Alderman of the 20th Ward. en-US. 2019-01-29. 2019-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130053108/https://andresmith20thward.com/bio-1. dead.
155. Web site: About - Driver for 20th. driverfor20th.com. 2019-01-29. 2019-01-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20190129235920/https://driverfor20th.com/about.html. dead.
156. Web site: Meet Dernard. Dernard D. Newell. en-US. 2019-01-29. 2019-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130000111/https://dernardnewellforthe20th.com/meetdernard/. dead.
157. Web site: Jeanette Taylor 20th Ward. www.jeanettetaylorfor20thward.org. 2019-01-29.
158. Web site: About Jennifer Maddox. www.electjennifermaddox.com. 2019-01-29. 2019-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130000005/https://www.electjennifermaddox.com/about_jennifermaddox. dead.
159. Web site: Elect Kevin Bailey About Kevin. Kevin Bailey Alderman 20th Ward. en. 2019-01-29. 2019-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130000246/https://www.electkevinbailey.com/about-kevin. dead.
160. Web site: Meet Nicole. NJ20th. en-US. 2019-01-29. 2019-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130000143/https://www.nicolejchi.com/meet-nicole/. dead.
161. Web site: 21stward MEET MARVIN. 21st Ward Alderman Marvin McNeil 21st Ward The Real Deal. en. 2019-01-05. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105200945/https://www.marvinmcneil.biz/about-marvin. dead.
162. Web site: Friends of Preston Brown Jr. en-US. 2019-01-05. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145423/http://prestonbrownjr.org/. dead.
163. Web site: Preston Brown Jr.. Wolpoff. Katy. NBC Chicago. en. 2019-01-05. 2019-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145422/https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Preston-Brown-Jr-141452403.html. dead.