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Check with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners to see if you’re already registered; voters will be picking their political party’s nominees for president, Congress, the Illinois Legislature and other offices.
State lawmakers won’t see much competition this election cycle, but committeemen races could get interesting now that the Nov. 30th filing deadline has passed.
Rep. La Shawn Ford is seeking a sixth term in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Amara Enyia has created an exploratory committee to consider whether to run for the 7th District seat now held by Rep. Danny Davis.
The 74-year-old congressman, first elected in 1996 to the U.S. House, says he’ll seek another two-year term.
More than 100 people attended Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s reception hours after he’s sworn into the Chicago City Council.
Chicago Police Sgt. Chris Taliaferro will succeed Ald. Deborah Graham in May.
Ald. Emma Mitts defeated challenger Tara Stamps in a closely watched race.
Deborah Graham lost her reelection bid, while Emma Mitts beat her challenger.
Three-term alderman wants to represent the 37th Ward for another four years.