The 2023 Chicago aldermanic election took place in two rounds on February 28 and April 4, 2023, to elect 50 alderpersons to the Chicago City Council. Each alderperson 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 runoff if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the first round. The elections are part of the 2023 Chicago elections, which include elections for Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer.
Sixteen seats changed hands since the previous election, as 12 alderpersons did not run for re-election and 4 additional members resigned during their terms. Media commentators and analysts have noted this unusually high number of retirements, comparing it to the broader "Great Resignation" phenomenon in the United States workforce.
In the first round, candidates in 36 wards won outright majorities while elections in 14 wards proceeded to a runoff election. One incumbent lost in the first round and five others were forced into a runoff, where all five won. Elected alderpersons took office on May 15, 2023, including a record number of women and LGBT alderpersons. While the elections are non-partisan, 6 candidates endorsed by the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America were re-elected or elected for the first time.
Background Redistricting In 2021, the City Council began debate over new ward map boundaries as part of the redistricting process following the 2020 United States census. The proposed map needed be approved by 41 aldermen before May 19, 2022, otherwise proposed maps would have been submitted to voters as a referendum in the June 2022 election.
Members of the City Council fractured in support for two competing maps: one proposed by the Rules Committee and supported by the Black Caucus and one called the "Coalition Map" supported by the Latino Caucus. The former map proposed 16 majority-Black wards and 14 majority-Latino wards while the latter map proposed 16 majority-Black wards and 15 majority-Latino wards. Later versions of both maps proposed the first ever majority-Asian American ward. A resident group called Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission also proposed its own map, but it did not receive support from any member of the council. After months of debate, Rules Committee chair Michelle Harris announced on May 9, 2022, that a tentative deal had been reached with the support of 41 aldermen that would create 16 Black-majority wards, 14 Latino-majority wards, and one Asian American-majority ward. The map was approved in a 43–7 vote on May 16, 2022.
Overview Retiring incumbents WardIncumbentStatusMember-electRef4Retired to run for mayor5Retired6Retired to run for mayor10Retired14Retired21Retired26Retired30Retired34Retired44Retired46Retired48Retired
Ray Lopez (15th ward) initially launched a campaign for mayor in May 2022, but dropped out and opted to run for re-election to City Council in November.
Incumbents replaced since previous election WardElected in 2019Reason for departureAppointed replacementMember-electRef11Ineligible due to felony conviction (inc.)12Resigned (elected to Board of Review)24Resigned (inc.)43Resigned (inc.)
Campaign calendar Candidates are required to submit a petition with 473 signatures from registered voters in their ward in order to appear on the ballot. Petitions can be circulated starting on August 30, 2022, and must be filed by November 28, 2022.
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Wards 1-25 Ward 1
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefDaniel La SpataIncumbent (elected 2019)WebsiteProco Joe MorenoFormer 1st ward alderpersonSam RoykoLawyer and activistWebsiteStephen "Andy" SchneiderPresident of Logan Square PreservationWebsite
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Ward 2
Candidates Incumbent alderperson Brian K. Hopkins (elected 2015) ran uncontested.
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Ward 3
Candidates Incumbent alderperson Pat Dowell (elected 2007) ran uncontested. Three candidates (Don Davis, Alan Sargon "Al" Rasho, and Jasmine Roberson) filed petitions but were removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures.
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Ward 4
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefTracey Y. BeyCandidate for 4th ward alderperson in 2015FacebookPrentice ButlerChief of staff to incumbent Ald. Sophia KingWebsiteMatthew "Khari" HumphriesFormer senior director of Youth Policy for City of ChicagoFormer director of the Boys and Girls Club of ChicagoWebsiteEbony LucasReal estate attorneyFormer candidate for 4th ward alderperson in 2017 and 2019WebsiteLamont RobinsonMember of the Illinois House of RepresentativesHelen WestRetired educatorWebsite The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures:
Paul Pearson
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Results General election
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Ward 5
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefMarlene FisherSenior PeopleSoft Security Administrator at University of ChicagoCommunity organizerWebsiteWallace E. Goode Jr.Former director of the Hyde Park Chamber of CommerceWebsiteJoshua GrayPolitical consultant and entrepreneurCampaign manager for Amara Enyia in 2019 mayoral electionWebsiteJocelyn HarePolicy lab director at University of ChicagoCandidate for 5th ward alderperson in 2015WebsiteMartina "Tina" HoneChief Engagement Officer for office of Mayor Lori LightfootWebsiteKris LevyWebsiteRobert PalmerHigh school teacherCandidate for U.S. Representative in 2020WebsiteDialka "Dee" PerkinsProfessional boxerWebsiteGabriel PiemonteFormer writer and editor for Hyde Park HeraldCommunity organizerWebsiteRenita Q. WardAttorney and former judicial clerkWebsiteDesmon C. YancyLabor and community organizerLeader in Grassroots Association for Police Accountability campaignWebsite The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures:
Adrienne Irmer
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Ward 6
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefSylvester E. Baker Jr.Candidate for Cook County Sheriff in 2014Kirby BirgansTeacherCandidate for US House of Representatives in 2022WebsiteTavares BriggsSchool administratorWebsiteO. Patrick BrutusCity planner at Department of Planning and DevelopmentWebsitePaul C. Bryson Sr.Aldermanic assistant and former campaign manager for incumbent Ald. Roderick SawyerFormer ward superintendent of streets and sanitationWebsiteBarbara Ann BunvillePolice officer and therapistWebsiteKimberly I. "Kim" EgonmwanAttorney and radio hostWilliam E. HallSenior pastor of St. James Community ChurchCommunity organizer and former field director for Rainbow/PUSH coalitionWebsiteAja KearneyDistrict director for State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr.WebsiteSharon E. PinchamRehabilitation counselorFormer constituent services coordinator for State Rep. Elgie SimsWebsiteRichard A WootenFormer police officerCandidate for 6th ward alderperson in 2019 The following candidates filed petitions but were removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures: Curtiss S. Llong Bey Steven Dejoie
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Ward 7
Candidates Incumbent alderperson Gregory Mitchell (elected 2015) is running uncontested. Two challengers (Anthony "Tony" Blair and Jocilyn Floyd) filed petitions to run for the seat, but were removed from the ballot after due to insufficient petition signatures.
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Ward 8
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefSean M. FlynnFormer chief of staff for alderman David H. MooreWebsiteMichelle A. HarrisIncumbent (appointed 2006)Linda HudsonSenior tax assistantCandidate for 8th ward alderperson in 2019Website The following candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient petition signatures:
Geno Young
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Ward 9
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefCameron M. BarnesFormer national youth director for Rainbow/PUSHWebsiteAnthony BealeIncumbent (elected 1999)Cleopatra DraperCandidate for 9th ward alderperson in 2019Radio hostWebsite The following candidate filed petitions to appear on the ballot but withdrew prior to ballot certification: Sonya Thompson Dorsey
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Ward 10 Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefYessenia CarreonLocal artists' advocateFormer staffer for Ald. John PopeWebsitePeter ChicoPolice officerMember of Local School CouncilWebsiteAna GuajardoWorkers' rights organizerWebsiteÓscar SanchezCommunity organizer and environmental activistWebsiteJessica A. VenegasPolice officerWebsite
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Results General election
Runoff
Ward 11 Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefAnthony CiaravinoPolice instructorWebsiteSteven DemitroLawyerFormer professional hockey playerDonald DonFirefighterWebsiteElvira "Vida" JimenezFormer city services representativeWebsiteFroyland JimenezChicago Public Schools teacherWebsiteNicole LeeIncumbent (appointed 2022)Former community relations executiveWebsiteAmbria TaylorChicago Public Schools teacherWebsite
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Results General election
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Ward 12 Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefAnabel AbarcaIncumbent (appointed 2022)Former Chief of Staff to alderman George CardenasJulia RamirezCommunity organizer and nonprofit workerWebsite The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to filing an economic statement, not with Cook County: Joseph E. Mercado
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Ward 13
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefPaul BrutonFormer analyst at Chicago Inspector General's officeWebsiteMarty QuinnIncumbent (elected 2011)
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Ward 14
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefJeylu B. GutierrezDistrict director for county Commissioner Alma AnayaFormer counselor and community liaison for public schoolsWebsiteRaul ReyesStaff assistant at City Clerk's officeCandidate for 15th ward alderperson in 2019Website
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Ward 15 Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefVicko AlvarezFormer union organizerRaymond LopezIncumbent (elected 2015)WebsiteGloria Ann WilliamsNonprofit founderFormer resident service coordinatorWebsite
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Ward 16
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefStephanie ColemanIncumbent (elected 2019)Carolynn Denise CrumpPolice officerCandidate for state representative in 2022WebsiteEddie Johnson IIINonprofit executiveCandidate for 16th ward alderperson in 2019Facebook The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to insufficient signatures: Otis Woods
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Ward 17 Incumbent alderperson David H. Moore is running uncontested.
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Ward 18
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefDerrick CurtisIncumbent (elected 2015)Heather WillsCommunity activistWebsite
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Ward 19
Candidates +Certified candidatesCandidateExperienceCampaignRefMichael T. CummingsRetired police sergeantWebsiteTimothy "Tim" NoonanIndependent computer consultantFounder of 19th Ward Mutual Aid organizationWebsiteMatthew O'SheaIncumbent (elected 2011)Website