Runoff Election
- 2019 Runoff
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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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WTTW News Election Coverage
South Side Native John Kozlar, 29, Running for Chicago Mayor
There are at least 10 candidates eyeing Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s job. One of them is Bridgeport native John Kozlar, who ran for alderman of the 11th Ward in 2011 and 2015. Why he now says he wants to be mayor.
Why Lori Lightfoot Wants to Replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel
The former police board president, appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, on why she now wants to replace him.
Lori Lightfoot Launches Mayoral Campaign
She says she offers a progressive vision for the city. Lori Lightfoot formally announces her campaign to take on Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Emanuel Laps the Ever-Expanding Mayoral Field in Fundraising
To put Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s fundraising advantage into perspective: a total of $6.6 million has been raised so far in this campaign, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform – $6.1 of it by Emanuel.
The Week in Review: Paul Vallas Comes Out Swinging
In his mayoral campaign kickoff, Paul Vallas calls Mayor Rahm Emanuel a “bully.” Is the #MeToo movement finally catching up to R&B star R. Kelly? And can the Bears draft picks save the team?
Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas Officially Announces Run for Mayor
With a little more than nine months until the Chicago mayoral election, a seventh candidate has entered the race.
Ja’Mal Green: 22-Year-Old Activist Sets Sights on City Hall
The community organizer and entrepreneur is making history as the youngest candidate to run for mayor. A conversation with Ja’Mal Green.
Dorothy Brown Announces 2nd Bid for Chicago Mayor
The Cook County circuit court clerk talks about her surprise run for mayor of Chicago.
Young Tech Exec Neal Sáles-Griffin Launching Bid for Chicago Mayor
The ranks of challengers to Mayor Rahm Emanuel are swelling. The educator and entrepreneur tells us what’s fueling his run for office.
Why Troy LaRaviere Wants Mayor Emanuel’s Job
As principal of Blaine Elementary School in Lakeview, Troy LaRaviere was one of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s harshest critics. Now he wants Emanuel’s job.