2019 Chicago Mayoral Election

Coverage of Chicago’s mayoral elections, from the candidates to runoffs and results.

With campaigns, protests and a pandemic in the foreground, the five-part series also listens in on people feeling the effects of change.
The National Geographic series from Steve James, focusing on Lightfoot’s election, has expanded to five hours.
Director’s four-part documentary ‘City So Real’ juxtaposes the 2019 mayoral election with public outrage over the Laquan McDonald murder.
“If we don’t take care of our people and our neighborhoods, and our communities, how can we expect other people to do that?” Lightfoot told the crowd of women.
It was a portentous day in the lead up to Monday’s swearing-in ceremonies for both Lightfoot and the new City Council.
Whenever you hear a machine politician’s public relations flack telling you to minimize the fight against corruption, it’s a diversion tactic.
And in their first major foray into Chicago politics, the International Network of Charter School’s political fund saw 10 supported candidates win.
Lori Lightfoot’s election brings hope for ethics reform, economic development and getting rid of entrenched “machine” politics.
With only 47 days to put together a government, Lightfoot reaffirmed her commitment to deliver public safety to every corner of Chicago.
“Change” vs. “experience” cited among voters at 1 polling place — and a few gave both choices a shrug despite certainty of 1st black woman as mayor
So what’ll it be, Mayor-elect Lightfoot? Jane Byrne or Harold Washington? Accommodation or fundamental reform? We’re thinking Harold and reform.
Chicago is a great city that brings visitors from around the world. It’s also a tragic city where children are neglected and attend bad schools.
To state it plainly: there was no “consensus” black candidate in 2019, yet there will be a black mayor for the first time since 1989.
Toni Preckwinkle’s day started at 5 West and South Side churches while Lori Lightfoot marshaled her troops at 3 West and South Side campaign offices.
The last time Chicago elected a reform-minded mayor, all political hell broke loose. Will the April 2 mayoral and aldermanic elections usher in Council Wars II?
Lori Lightfoot oversaw the city’s 911 center and was blasted for how she dealt with a lawsuit over the city’s response to a fire that killed 4 kids.
The endorsement gives Preckwinkle a sorely needed victory in the campaign’s crucial home stretch.
This election is about one thing: Upending Chicago’s corrupt political system. On that score, only one candidate has earned your vote: Lori Lightfoot.