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Primary Election 2024: Final Results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the March 19 Primary Election! The results have been certified. Check out our analysis.
Primary Election 2024: Early Results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the March 19 Primary Election! Here’s a snapshot of the results so far.
Cook County State’s Attorney Debate
We teamed up with ABC7 for a Cook County State's Attorney candidate debate! Watch the recording now.
2024 Primary Election
Have questions about the election or what’s on the ballot? League members explain.
Registering New Citizens to Vote
LWV Chicago volunteers have registered over 550 new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies over the past few months.
League Talks Election with ABC7
LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby appeared on ABC 7 Chicago on to discuss the upcoming election. Watch the interview!
Election News
The Illinois Primary Election is approaching on March 19, 2024! Here’s what’s happening.
Local School Council Elections 2024
Local School Council (LSC) elections will be held on April 10, 2024. Every Chicago Public school has its own LSC. Get involved!
Final Runoff Election Results
Turnout for the April 4 Municipal Runoff Election was 38.7%. Brandon Johnson was elected mayor. The mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderpersons will begin their terms May 15. The new City Council will have thirteen new alderpersons.
Runoff Election Results
Turnout for the April 4 Municipal Runoff Election was 37.8%. Brandon Johnson was elected mayor. The mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderpersons will begin their terms May 15. The new City Council will have thirteen new alderpersons.
It’s Official! February 28 Election Vote Totals
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners has certified the results of the February 28 Municipal Election. Here are the totals and voter turnout stats.
Municipal Election 2023 Updates
The Chicago Board of Elections is scheduled to meet on March 15 to certify the Feb. 28 election results. Learn what you need to know about the runoff on April 4.
City Election Candidate Forums
LWV Chicago was front and center during the Municipal Election doing what we do best: facilitating discourse and making sure every voter gets a chance to learn what their candidates stand for.
Municipal Election 2023 Report
Mail-in and provisional ballots are still being counted a week after the Municipal Election on February 28. Read our overview of the election results.
It’s Time to Vote
Election Day is February 28! Early Voting sites are now open in all wards and will operate through Election Day. Vote By Mail ballots may be deposited in Drop Boxes at all Early Voting sites.
2023 Municipal Election
Have questions about the election or what’s on the ballot? League members explain.
Election Law Update
Thanks to a recent law extension, Chicagoans will once again be able to vote in their home precinct or any of the 50+ early voting sites on Election Day in 2023.