WTTW’s 2020 Voter Guide is your comprehensive library of resources for the General Election on November 3. Browse this platform for a snapshot of each ward’s candidates and demographics, and explainers for the key races including the U.S. Senate; Congressional districts 1 through 11, 14, and 16; Cook County Circuit Court Clerk; and Cook County State’s Attorney. You will find candidate profiles; recorded video messages* from the candidates stating their positions, searchable by race or candidate; a map of Illinois searchable by district; and links to ongoing political coverage from WTTW News. This Voter Guide was produced with help from the League of Women Voters of Cook County. Find your polling location for voting on election day.
*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 reelected. The messages were recorded via Zoom or at the WTTW studios at no cost to the candidates.
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WTTW News Election Coverage
Debate Takeaways: Democratic Divisions Intensify
The evening marked some of the toughest attacks California Sen. Kamala Harris has faced as a candidate. The exchanges were part of a broader ideological fight for the future of the Democratic Party.
Key Takeaways: Should the 2020 Democrats Go Big or Get Real?
Should Democrats be going big or getting real? That’s the question that dominated the Democratic presidential primary debate as progressive favorites Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders fended off attacks from lesser-known moderates.
What to Watch for in Next Round of Democratic Presidential Debates
This week, 20 Democratic hopefuls again take the stage to debate the issues currently at the forefront of the 2020 presidential election. Jason DeSanto of Northwestern University previews the event.
2020 Hopeful Buttigieg Pitches Plan to Fight Systemic Racism
Looking to improve his standing with black voters, Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg pitched a plan Tuesday to tackle “systemic racism” he said exists in housing, health care, education, policing and other aspects of American life.
Harris Lands 2020 Endorsement from 2 Black Caucus Members
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush said Kamala Harris was “the only candidate prepared to fight for all Americans against a Trump administration that has left them behind.”
Biden Defends Past Civil Rights Record After Harris Attack
Joe Biden strongly defended his civil rights record on Friday, pledging to be a “president who stands against racism” and “the forces of intolerance” and defiantly dismissing any suggestions otherwise.
Democratic Debates: How 1st Group Fared – and What to Watch for on Night 2
How the first round of Democrats tried to set themselves apart on a packed stage, and how the second group of candidates might fare. A conversation with Jason DeSanto.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Campaigns in Chicago
The election is a long way off, but current polls give the South Bend mayor a decent shot at the White House.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Campaigns in Chicago
The election is a long way off, but current polls give the South Bend mayor a decent shot at the White House.
Hillary Clinton Rules Out 2020 Rematch with Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020, but vows she’s “not going anywhere.”