Runoff Election
- 2019 Runoff Election
Find out more about each candidate in the runoff election.
WTTW’s 2019 Chicago Voters’ Guide is an online resource designed to inform voters about the candidates running for office in the Feb. 26 election. Candidates were given two minutes to tell voters where they stand on the issues, why they feel they are best qualified and what they intend to do if elected or re-elected. The messages were recorded at the WTTW studios at no cost to the candidates. The Voters’ Guide was produced with help from the League of Women Voters of Chicago.
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Incumbent Aldermen Fight for Their Political Lives in Runoff Election
In an upset, longtime Ald. Patrick O’Connor was unseated Tuesday by former rapper Andre Vasquez. How the runoff played out in other wards across the city.
Lori Lightfoot Makes History as Chicago Mayor-Elect
Lori Lightfoot has become the first African-American woman elected mayor of Chicago, defeating her opponent, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, in a landslide.
How Will Chicago’s 2019 Runoff Election Go Down in History?
Whether Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle becomes the next mayor of Chicago, the 2019 runoff is one for the history books. We take a deep dive into the political significance of this election.
Voter Turnout for Historic Runoff on Pace With February Election
As of Tuesday afternoon, more than 370,000 Chicago residents had cast their ballots for the city’s next mayor, treasurer and, in some wards, alderman.
Historic Election: 1 of 2 Black Women Will be Chicago Mayor
The winner of Chicago’s mayoral runoff election will join seven other black women currently serving as mayors in major U.S. cities, including Atlanta and New Orleans.
How Will Runoff Election Results Impact Chicago Politics?
Candidates are making their final sprint toward Tuesday’s runoff election. Will voters show up? Carol Marin leads a political roundtable with three journalists who have followed the race closely.
Mayoral, Aldermanic Candidates Try to Close the Deal
Chicago’s historic 2019 election will soon be over, ushering in big changes to city government.
New Face and Longtime Politician Vying for Chicago Mayor
In some ways the contest between Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot reflects a movement happening nationally in the Democratic Party as typically younger, fresh faces with less political experience challenge the more established “old guard.”
The Choice for Mayor 2019: Lori Lightfoot
From humble beginnings in Massillon, Ohio, to a high-powered federal prosecutor. We bring you an in-depth profile of mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot.
The Choice for Mayor 2019: Toni Preckwinkle
As the April 2 runoff eletion nears, we take an in-depth look at Toni Preckwinkle’s path from high school history teacher to political power player.