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Who's running for alderman in Chicago in 2027? Candidates in all 50 wards

Chicago elects all 50 alderpersons on February 23, 2027. Here is everyone who has filed nominating papers for City Council, ward by ward, with how many petition signatures each candidate turned in. As of October 21, 2026, we list 71 candidates in 48 wards, including 42 sitting alderpersons. The list comes from the Board of Election Commissioners' receipts for nominating papers, and the Board hasn't posted its full list yet, so wards may have more candidates than shown. Filing closes October 26, 2026.

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1. 13 filed
2. 21 filed
3. 31 filed
4. 4none yet
5. 51 filed
6. 61 filed
7. 72 filed
8. 82 filed
9. 91 filed
10. 101 filed
11. 111 filed
12. 121 filed
13. 132 filed
14. 141 filed
15. 151 filed
16. 162 filed
17. 171 filed
18. 182 filed
19. 191 filed
20. 201 filed
21. 211 filed
22. 221 filed
23. 232 filed
24. 242 filed
25. 253 filed
26. 261 filed
27. 271 filed
28. 281 filed
29. 292 filed
30. 302 filed
31. 311 filed
32. 322 filed
33. 332 filed
34. 341 filed
35. 352 filed
36. 361 filed
37. 371 filed
38. 381 filed
39. 391 filed
40. 401 filed
41. 411 filed
42. 42none yet
43. 431 filed
44. 443 filed
45. 453 filed
46. 462 filed
47. 471 filed
48. 482 filed
49. 492 filed
50. 501 filed

How to read the charts

• Each bar is our count of filled-in signature lines on the candidate's petition, from the copy the Board provided. It isn't the Board's count of valid signatures: the Board checks signatures only if a voter files an objection (October 27, 2026 to November 2, 2026).
• Candidates for alderperson need at least 473 valid signatures from voters in their ward. The dashed line marks that minimum.
• "(incomplete)" means our copy has at least 3 fewer readable sheets than the Board's receipt lists, so the count is low.
• Candidates are listed by last name, not by signatures. More signatures don't mean more votes.

1st Ward alderman candidates 2027

East Village, Wicker Park, Logan Square and more. 3 candidates listed: Daniel La Spata, Bill Thanoukos, Laura Yepez. Ald. Daniel La Spata holds the seat and has filed to run again.

1st Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

2nd Ward alderman candidates 2027

Gold Coast, Rush & Division, Old Town and more. 1 candidate listed: Brian Hopkins. Ald. Brian Hopkins holds the seat and has filed to run again.

2nd Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

3rd Ward alderman candidates 2027

Grand Boulevard, Near South Side, Douglas and more. 1 candidate listed: Pat Dowell. Ald. Pat Dowell holds the seat and has filed to run again.

3rd Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

4th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Oakland, Museum Campus, Printers Row and more. No candidates listed yet. Ald. Lamont J. Robinson holds the seat; we haven't received a filing from Ald. Robinson yet.

4th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

5th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Jackson Park, Hyde Park, South Shore and more. 1 candidate listed: Desmon C. Yancy. Ald. Desmon C. Yancy holds the seat and has filed to run again.

5th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

6th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Grand Crossing, Chatham, Englewood and more. 1 candidate listed: Allyson Renee Scrutchens. Ald. William E. Hall holds the seat; we haven't received a filing from Ald. Hall yet.

6th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

7th Ward alderman candidates 2027

South Chicago, South Shore, Calumet Heights and more. 2 candidates listed: Gregory I. Mitchell, Nathaniel A. Pendleton. Ald. Gregory I. Mitchell holds the seat and has filed to run again.

7th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

8th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Avalon Park, Burnside, Calumet Heights and more. 2 candidates listed: Michelle A. Harris, Yolonda Mack. Ald. Michelle A. Harris holds the seat and has filed to run again.

8th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

9th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Roseland, West Pullman, Riverdale and more. 1 candidate listed: Anthony A. Beale. Ald. Anthony Beale holds the seat and has filed to run again.

9th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

10th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Hegewisch, East Side, South Deering and more. 1 candidate listed: Peter Chico. Ald. Peter Chico holds the seat and has filed to run again.

10th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

11th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Bridgeport, Chinatown, Armour Square and more. 1 candidate listed: Nicole Lee. Ald. Nicole T. Lee holds the seat and has filed to run again.

11th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

12th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Brighton Park, McKinley Park, Pilsen and more. 1 candidate listed: Julia M. Ramirez. Ald. Julia M. Ramirez holds the seat and has filed to run again.

12th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

13th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Clearing, Garfield Ridge, West Elsdon and more. 2 candidates listed: Al Cacciottolo, Skyler Cepek. Ald. Marty Quinn holds the seat; we haven't received a filing from Ald. Quinn yet.

13th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

14th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Archer Heights, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn and more. 1 candidate listed: Jeylu B. Gutierrez. Ald. Jeylú B. Gutiérrez holds the seat and has filed to run again.

14th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

15th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Gage Park, New City, Chicago Lawn and more. 1 candidate listed: Raymond A. Lopez. Ald. Raymond A. Lopez holds the seat and has filed to run again.

15th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

16th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Englewood, Chicago Lawn, New City. 2 candidates listed: Stephanie D. Coleman, Shenina Fletcher. Ald. Stephanie D. Coleman holds the seat and has filed to run again.

16th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

17th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Englewood and more. 1 candidate listed: David H. Moore. Ald. David H. Moore holds the seat and has filed to run again.

17th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

18th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Ashburn, West Lawn, Auburn Gresham and more. 2 candidates listed: Joshua Barksdale, Derrick G. Curtis. Ald. Derrick G. Curtis holds the seat and has filed to run again.

18th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

19th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park. 1 candidate listed: Erin Healy Ross. Ald. Matthew J. O'Shea holds the seat; we haven't received a filing from Ald. O'Shea yet.

19th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

20th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Washington Park, Woodlawn, Fuller Park and more. 1 candidate listed: Jeanette B. Taylor. Ald. Jeanette B. Taylor holds the seat and has filed to run again.

20th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

21st Ward alderman candidates 2027

Washington Heights, West Pullman, Morgan Park and more. 1 candidate listed: Ronnie L. Mosley. Ald. Ronnie L. Mosley holds the seat and has filed to run again.

21st Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

22nd Ward alderman candidates 2027

Little Village, Garfield Ridge, North Lawndale. 1 candidate listed: Elianne "Ely" Bahena. Ald. Michael D. Rodriguez holds the seat; we haven't received a filing from Ald. Rodriguez yet.

22nd Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

23rd Ward alderman candidates 2027

West Elsdon, West Lawn, Garfield Ridge and more. 2 candidates listed: Leonardo Rojas-Banda, Silvana Tabares. Ald. Silvana Tabares holds the seat and has filed to run again.

23rd Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

24th Ward alderman candidates 2027

North Lawndale, Garfield Park, Little Village and more. 2 candidates listed: Jamesenna Anderson, Monique Scott. Ald. Monique L. Scott holds the seat and has filed to run again.

24th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

25th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Pilsen, Little Village, Little Italy, UIC. 3 candidates listed: Aida Flores, Leonardo "Leo" Quintero, Ian Watkins. Ald. Byron Sigcho-López holds the seat; we haven't received a filing from Ald. Sigcho-López yet.

25th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

26th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Humboldt Park, Hermosa, Logan Square and more. 1 candidate listed: Jessica "Jessie" Fuentes. Ald. Jessica L. Fuentes holds the seat and has filed to run again.

26th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

27th Ward alderman candidates 2027

United Center, River North, West Town and more. 1 candidate listed: Walter "Red" Burnett. Ald. Walter R. Burnett holds the seat and has filed to run again.

27th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

28th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Little Italy, UIC, Garfield Park, West Loop and more. 1 candidate listed: Jason C. Ervin. Ald. Jason C. Ervin holds the seat and has filed to run again.

28th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

29th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Galewood, Austin, Montclare and more. 2 candidates listed: James Morgan, Chris Taliaferro. Ald. Chris Taliaferro holds the seat and has filed to run again.

29th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

30th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Irving Park, Portage Park, Belmont Cragin and more. 2 candidates listed: Ruth Cruz, Juritzy "Judy" Velez. Ald. Ruth Cruz holds the seat and has filed to run again.

30th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

31st Ward alderman candidates 2027

Hermosa, Belmont Cragin, Avondale and more. 1 candidate listed: Felix Cardona Jr.. Ald. Felix Cardona Jr. holds the seat and has filed to run again.

31st Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

32nd Ward alderman candidates 2027

Bucktown, North Center, Lincoln Park and more. 2 candidates listed: Patrick Gilsenan, Scott Waguespack. Ald. Scott Waguespack holds the seat and has filed to run again.

32nd Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

33rd Ward alderman candidates 2027

Albany Park, Irving Park, Avondale. 2 candidates listed: Maria Gordils, Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez. Ald. Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez holds the seat and has filed to run again.

33rd Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

34th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Greektown, Loop, West Loop and more. 1 candidate listed: Bill Conway. Ald. William Conway holds the seat and has filed to run again.

34th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

35th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Avondale, Logan Square, Hermosa and more. 2 candidates listed: Anthony Joel Quezada, Daniel Tobon. Ald. Anthony J. Quezada holds the seat and has filed to run again.

35th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

36th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Ukrainian Village, Montclare, Belmont Cragin and more. 1 candidate listed: Gilbert "Gil" Villegas. Ald. Gilbert Villegas holds the seat and has filed to run again.

36th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

37th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Austin, Humboldt Park. 1 candidate listed: Emma M. Mitts. Ald. Emma Mitts holds the seat and has filed to run again.

37th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

38th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Dunning, Portage Park, O'Hare. 1 candidate listed: Agnieszka Kozielska. Ald. Nicholas Sposato holds the seat; we haven't received a filing from Ald. Sposato yet.

38th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

39th Ward alderman candidates 2027

North Park, Sauganash / Forest Glen, Albany Park and more. 1 candidate listed: Samantha "Sam" Nugent. Ald. Samantha Nugent holds the seat and has filed to run again.

39th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

40th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Lincoln Square, Andersonville, West Ridge and more. 1 candidate listed: Andre Vasquez. Ald. Andre Vasquez Jr. holds the seat and has filed to run again.

40th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

41st Ward alderman candidates 2027

Edison Park, O'Hare, Norwood Park. 1 candidate listed: Anthony V. Napolitano. Ald. Anthony V. Napolitano holds the seat and has filed to run again.

41st Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

42nd Ward alderman candidates 2027

Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and more. No candidates listed yet. Ald. Brendan Reilly holds the seat; we haven't received a filing from Ald. Reilly yet.

42nd Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

43rd Ward alderman candidates 2027

Sheffield & DePaul, Lincoln Park, Old Town and more. 1 candidate listed: Timmy Knudsen. Ald. Timothy R. Knudsen holds the seat and has filed to run again.

43rd Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

44th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Wrigleyville, Boystown, Lakeview. 3 candidates listed: Dennis "DJ" Doran, Bennett R. Lawson, Kalen Luciano. Ald. Bennett R. Lawson holds the seat and has filed to run again.

44th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

45th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Jefferson Park, Sauganash / Forest Glen, Portage Park and more. 3 candidates listed: James "Jim" Gardiner, S Gronkiewicz-Doran, Leah Cunningham Pouw. Ald. James M. Gardiner holds the seat and has filed to run again.

45th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

46th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Uptown, Boystown, Wrigleyville and more. 2 candidates listed: Abdallah J. Alkodah, Angela Clay. Ald. Angela Clay holds the seat and has filed to run again.

46th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

47th Ward alderman candidates 2027

North Center, Lincoln Square, Uptown and more. 1 candidate listed: Matt Martin. Ald. Matthew J. Martin holds the seat and has filed to run again.

47th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

48th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown. 2 candidates listed: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, Troy McMillan. Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth holds the seat and has filed to run again.

48th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

49th Ward alderman candidates 2027

Rogers Park. 2 candidates listed: Maria Hadden, William "Bill" Morton. Ald. Maria E. Hadden holds the seat and has filed to run again.

49th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

50th Ward alderman candidates 2027

West Ridge, North Park. 1 candidate listed: Debra Silverstein. Ald. Debra L. Silverstein holds the seat and has filed to run again.

50th Ward race: candidates, the incumbent's record and key dates

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