Sawyer to stay on ballot after Wilson ally drops petition challenge

Willie Wilson adviser and former state Sen. Rickey Hendon on Wednesday filed to withdraw his challenge to 6th Ward Ald. Roderick Sawyer’s mayoral nominating petitions, according to Wilson campaign officials.

Who's running for president in 2024?
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Former President Donald Trump is the first and only major candidate, so far, who has formerly announced a run.

Chicago mayoral candidates attack Chuy Garcia as he leads in new poll

Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago’s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy García after a newly released poll shows García emerging as the clear front-runner.

Warnock claims victory in Senate runoff race

Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend. 

DOJ subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed
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Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania, asking for communications with or involving former President Donald Trump, his 2020 campaign aides and a list of allies involved in his efforts to try to overturn the results of the election.

What to expect from Georgia's crucial Senate runoff election
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Political analyst Thom Serafin from Serafin & Associates breaks down the runoff showdown in Georgia over a crucial Senate seat.

Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers

The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor — incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia — filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.

Rep. Mike Quigley talks about the struggle of Ukrainians as winter approaches
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a host of topics including the latest between Russia and Ukraine and the upcoming Chicago mayoral election.

Lightfoot files for Chicago mayoral race: 'I know it’s going to be a lot of hard work'

After turning in her nominating petitions Monday morning — a stack of signatures nearly half as tall as she is — Mayor Lori Lightfoot flexed a bit as she explained her decision to skip the chance to get her name on the bottom of the ballot, a position some believe offers an advantage.