Chicago municipal election has historic early voter turnout
Voters in Chicago broke records by voting early and by mail in this election. Chicago Board of Elections' Max Bever says 214,000 vote by mail applications were filed, which was the most they've ever had for a municipal election. The overall voter turnout was similar to 2019 and 2015, but a lot more voters chose to mail in their ballots.
Voters in Chicago broke records by voting early and by mail in this election. Chicago Board of Elections' Max Bever says 214,000 vote by mail applications were filed, which was the most they've ever had for a municipal election. The overall voter turnout was similar to 2019 and 2015, but a lot more voters chose to mail in their ballots.
Takeaways from the first round of the Chicago mayoral election
Political consultant Delmarie Cobb shares her thoughts on the Chicago mayoral election and who has the edge between runoff candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson.
Political consultant Delmarie Cobb shares her thoughts on the Chicago mayoral election and who has the edge between runoff candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson shares outlook after advancing to April runoff
After a historic election Tuesday night, Brandon Johnson will join Paul Vallas in an April 4th runoff for Chicago mayor. Johnson joined Good Day Chicago and said he is humbled and looks forward to competing for change in the city.
After a historic election Tuesday night, Brandon Johnson will join Paul Vallas in an April 4th runoff for Chicago mayor. Johnson joined Good Day Chicago and said he is humbled and looks forward to competing for change in the city.
City Council poised for big changes with multiple races up for grabs
Tuesday’s election promised significant change for Chicago’s City Council, and not just because 16 members who were around four years ago resigned over the last year or opted to not run again.
Tuesday’s election promised significant change for Chicago’s City Council, and not just because 16 members who were around four years ago resigned over the last year or opted to not run again.
Lightfoot loses re-election bid, this is the date she will leave office
Mayor Lightfoot is the first Chicago incumbent to not win re-election since 1983. This will be her last day in office:
Mayor Lightfoot is the first Chicago incumbent to not win re-election since 1983. This will be her last day in office:
Chicago voters give Lori Lightfoot the boot after years of surging crime
Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has lost her bid for re-election as the race heads to runoff without her after no candidate reached the required 50% vote threshold to be elected.
Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has lost her bid for re-election as the race heads to runoff without her after no candidate reached the required 50% vote threshold to be elected.
'I am so freakin' proud': Brandon Johnson advances to runoff, will run against Paul Vallas
Brandon Johnson will run against Paul Vallas in the April 4 runoff.
Brandon Johnson will run against Paul Vallas in the April 4 runoff.
Willie Wilson says Chicago is 'too segregated' but future is 'much more brighter'
Businessman Willie Wilson fell short in his bid for Chicago mayor, as Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will face off in the April 4th runoff election.
Businessman Willie Wilson fell short in his bid for Chicago mayor, as Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will face off in the April 4th runoff election.
Kam Buckner concedes; will not be in April 4 runoff
Kam Buckner has conceded and will not be in the April 4 runoff election.
Kam Buckner has conceded and will not be in the April 4 runoff election.
'I'll see you at the finish line': Paul Vallas makes Chicago mayoral runoff election
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.
'We were fierce competitors': Lori Lightfoot concedes in Chicago mayoral race
Lori Lightfoot has conceded and will not be in the April 4 runoff.
Lori Lightfoot has conceded and will not be in the April 4 runoff.
Sophia King concedes in Chicago mayoral race
Sophia King was surrounded by family and friends Tuesday night when she conceded in the Chicago mayoral race.
Sophia King was surrounded by family and friends Tuesday night when she conceded in the Chicago mayoral race.
Chicago mayoral race: Results begin trickling in after polls close
With over 70 percent of the votes counted, Paul Vallas will be in the runoff.
With over 70 percent of the votes counted, Paul Vallas will be in the runoff.
Results start trickling in for Chicago mayoral race after polls close
Results are starting to come in. FOX 32?s Mike Flannery and Natalie Bomke are breaking down the Chicago mayoral race.
Results are starting to come in. FOX 32?s Mike Flannery and Natalie Bomke are breaking down the Chicago mayoral race.
Chicago aldermanic elections: Who will take over for the aldermen retiring?
There are a number of Chicago aldermanic elections that FOX 32 is keeping track of, including many where the current alderman is retiring.
There are a number of Chicago aldermanic elections that FOX 32 is keeping track of, including many where the current alderman is retiring.
Chicago high school students serve as election judges across the city
Hundreds of high school students not only marched to the polls Tuesday but stepped up to ensure that every Chicagoan got a chance to cast their vote.
Hundreds of high school students not only marched to the polls Tuesday but stepped up to ensure that every Chicagoan got a chance to cast their vote.
Chicago mayoral election: Wilson, King, Green, Sawyer and Buckner make final push for votes
Candidates in the race to become Chicago's next mayor made their final pleas to voters on Tuesday hours ahead of polls closing.
Candidates in the race to become Chicago's next mayor made their final pleas to voters on Tuesday hours ahead of polls closing.
Election Day in Chicago: Voters weigh options for mayor, aldermen, police district council
FOX 32's Joanie Lum is at the Loop super site downtown as voters show up for the lunchtime rush. Chicagoans are taking this election seriously and say they are weighing their options carefully when it comes to the mayoral race.
FOX 32's Joanie Lum is at the Loop super site downtown as voters show up for the lunchtime rush. Chicagoans are taking this election seriously and say they are weighing their options carefully when it comes to the mayoral race.
Candidates for Chicago mayor greet voters on Election Day
Chuy Garcia stopped by the 30th Ward in Avondale to make a final push for votes. Garcia says it's important to speak with voters in person.
Chuy Garcia stopped by the 30th Ward in Avondale to make a final push for votes. Garcia says it's important to speak with voters in person.
Who will compete in the likely Chicago runoff election?
Political analysts Thom Serafin and Pat Brady join Good Day Chicago on this Election Day to weigh in on where the candidates for mayor stand.
Political analysts Thom Serafin and Pat Brady join Good Day Chicago on this Election Day to weigh in on where the candidates for mayor stand.