Coverage of elections in Chicago focuses on candidate campaigns, voter access, polling and final tallies. This page tracks the mechanics of the democratic process as they unfold within the city.
Ald. Angela Clay faces three challengers, including a petition-signature challenge filed with the Chicago Board of Elections, as she seeks reelection in Uptown.
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November 8, 2026
Chicago Mayoral Petitions Face ChallengesTwelve candidates for Chicago mayor are facing petition challenges ahead of the February election.
November 4, 2026
Rojas-Banda Files to Challenge Ald. TabaresAttorney Leonardo Rojas-Banda and incumbent Ald. Silvana Tabares both filed nominating petitions for the 23rd Ward seat this week.
November 4, 2026
Three Candidates File for 13th Ward SeatAl Cacciottolo, Skyler Cepek and Keith Judge filed nominating papers for the open Chicago aldermanic seat after Ald. Marty Quinn announced he would not seek reelection.
November 4, 2026
Metropolitan Water Board Elects Three CommissionersVoters chose three of six candidates for seats on the nine-member Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board in Chicago.
November 4, 2026
Ford Wins Chicago's 7th District Congressional RaceDemocrat La Shawn Ford faces Republican Chad Koppie to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis in Illinois's 7th congressional district.
November 4, 2026
Chicago Polling Site Runs Out of Paper BallotsVoters at several Chicago locations faced delays after paper ballot shortages and a broken machine on Election Day.
November 3, 2026
Chicago Turnout Doubles March Primary LevelElection Day in-person voting in Chicago reached roughly twice the March Primary pace by midday, as the Board of Elections investigates alleged electioneering near a polling place.
November 3, 2026
Chicago Voters Turn Out in Record Early NumbersMore than 450,000 Chicagoans had cast ballots by mid-day Tuesday in the 2026 Midterm General Election.
November 3, 2026
Logan Square Polls Face Lines, Ballot ShortagesVoters at a Chicago polling location on Rockwell faced long lines and equipment and ballot shortages on Election Day.
November 3, 2026
Patty García Vies for Illinois 4th District SeatDemocrat Patty García leads a four-candidate field for the Illinois 4th Congressional District after Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García exited the race.
Reporting here centers on campaign platforms, fundraising activity, polling shifts and ballot counting procedures. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to cover every precinct. Turnout levels and administrative logistical shifts often dictate the pace of results on polling day. Voter registration drives and the timing of early voting periods remain the most consistent factors shaping the cycle.
