An April 2 runoff election will determine Chicago’s next mayor, city treasurer and aldermen in more than a dozen wards across the city. Candidates appearing on the runoff ballot are those who failed to win more than 50 percent of the vote in the Feb. 26 election. More: Early voting locations | Candidate forums
Runoff Election Live Results
- Runoff Election Live Results
See live election results as the votes are counted across the city of Chicago
Chicago Mayoral Race
Lori Lightfoot
“I’ve spent my career taking on tough challenges and I’ll keep fighting for change as mayor.”
Toni Preckwinkle
“I want to make sure that all of our youth have a solid education and real opportunities.”
Chicago City Treasurer Race
Melissa Conyears-Ervin
“The investments we make as a city pay dividends to our children in the future, and it’s our responsibility to invest wisely.”
Ameya Pawar
“As treasurer, I’ll work to shore up Chicago’s economic health, so we have the resources we need to address the looming pension crisis and the city’s debt obligations.”
Chicago City Council Race
5th Ward
Leslie Hairston
“Knowing a community is key to moving it forward. That’s why I’ve worked so hard exposing the 5th Ward’s natural assets and beauty to people outside the ward.”
William Calloway
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
6th Ward
Roderick Sawyer
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
Deborah Foster-Bonner
“I have spent more than 20 years as voice for my community. It is time to take it to the next level.”
15th Ward
Raymond Lopez
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
Rafael Yañez
“As Alderman, I will be a progressive voice for the people of the 15th ward.”
16th Ward
Stephanie Coleman
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
Toni Foulkes
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
20th Ward
Jeanette B. Taylor
“I know what it feels like when elected officials make decisions for us, not with us.”
Nicole Johnson
“For a community to be prosperous, I believe we should add to the existing assets, not subtract from them.”
21st Ward
Howard Brookins
“We fought for quality housing, better schools, safer neighborhoods, jobs and a community that we could be proud of and we won.”
Marvin McNeil
“We have all the makings of a strong vibrant middle class community and yet we are suffering.”
25th Ward
Byron Sigcho-Lopez
“We deserve leadership that will fight for the well-being and stability of our community members.”
Alex Acevedo
“Government must represent working people and lead with integrity.”
30th Ward
Ariel Reboyras
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
Jessica Washington Gutierrez
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
31st Ward
Milly Santiago
“My top priorities as a full-time Alderman continue to be economic stability, public safety, education, and housing.”
Felix Cardona
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
33rd Ward
Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez
“Politicians are building a city for the few. We need neighborhoods for the many.”
Deborah Mell
“I’ve worked to make Chicago a better and more fair place for workers and families.”
39th Ward
Samantha Nugent
“I understand the importance of strong relationships between our first responders and the members of the community they serve.”
Robert Murphy
“I have the experience; the track record of reform and independence; and I have a clear vision for the ward.”
40th Ward
Patrick O’Connor
“We have been able to make this community a destination, where people want to come live and raise their families.”
Andre Vasquez
“Neighbors want an Alderman who will provide effective constituent services while fighting to make sure every neighbor feels connected.”
43rd Ward
Michele Smith
“I’m running for re-election to ensure that the 43rd ward continues to have a fighter in City Hall even as we transition to a new mayor.”
Derek Lindblom
“I’m running because I believe Chicago’s at a crossroads.”
46th Ward
James Cappleman
Did not participate in the WTTW Chicago Voters’ Guide.
Marianne Lalonde
“I invest every hour of my free time back into the 46th ward.”
47th Ward
Matt Martin
“I’m running for Alderman because there are too many neighbors in our ward and our city who are struggling.”
Michael Negron
“I care deeply about a Chicago where everyone can get ahead.”
