# 4th Ward alderman election 2027: candidates and the incumbent's record

The 4th Ward seat on the Chicago City Council is on the ballot February 23, 2027. The ward includes Oakland, Museum Campus, Printers Row, Kenwood, Douglas, Grant Park, Near South Side, Grand Boulevard, Loop, Hyde Park. The current alderperson is [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4). If no candidate wins more than half the vote, the top two meet in a runoff April 6, 2027. Chicago's elections are nonpartisan.

## Candidates

Candidate filing is open (October 19, 2026, to October 26, 2026). No filings for the 4th Ward are listed here yet: we add candidates from the Board's published filings, each linked to its source. For the latest, see [the Board's candidate page](https://chicagoelections.gov/getting-ballot/candidates).

A side-by-side comparison of the candidates' public filings (Board of Elections and Illinois State Board of Elections) appears here once candidates file.

## The incumbent's report card: Lamont J. Robinson

From the City Clerk's records for the term that began May 15, 2023, and campaign filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections. The median is the middle value among the 50 sitting alderpersons. [What counts as a key vote](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/elections/2027/criteria) · [Full profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4).

| Measure | Lamont J. Robinson | Council median |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Attendance at key roll calls | 100% | 100% |
| With the majority on contested (divided) roll calls | 92.1% | 87.4% |
| Nay votes on key legislation | 9 | 12 |
| Legislation filed as lead sponsor (non-routine) | 56 | 57.5 |
| Of those, reached final action | 42 | 43.5 |
| Raised this term (itemized, $150+) | $480,976 | $358,915 |
| Share of itemized dollars from Chicago addresses (since 2019) | 70% | 72% |
| Share from outside Chicago | 30% | 29% |
| Share from ZIP codes in the ward (approximate) | 25% | n/a |
| Contributions from registered City lobbyists | $58,300 | $49,779 |
| Cash on hand | $33,093 (Sep 30, 2026) | $148,132 |

Committees: [Police and Fire](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/police-and-fire) (Vice Chair), [Aviation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/aviation), [Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations), [Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules), [Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations), [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate), [Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety), [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation), [Workforce Development: Subcommittee on Youth Employment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/workforce-development-subcommittee-on-youth-employment).

**Legislation sponsored, by category**

| Category | Items |
| --- | --- |
| Municipal Code Amendments | 13 |
| Streets | 10 |
| Historical Landmarks | 8 |
| Alley | 6 |
| Budget & Appropriations | 4 |
| Signs/Signboards | 3 |

| Top donors since 2019 | Total | Gifts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friends to Elect Lamont Robinson | $112,700 | 2 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | $53,612 | 12 |
| Friends For Larry Walsh Jr. | $50,000 | 1 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | $30,500 | 2 |
| SEIU Council PAC Fund | $30,000 | 1 |
| Local 134 State and Municipal PAC IBEW | $30,000 | 5 |
| Nadir Ijaz | $21,025 | 6 |
| Citizens for Gregory Harris | $20,000 | 2 |
| Lamont Robinson | $17,000 | 2 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $15,000 | 4 |

| Lobbyists who gave | Total | Contributions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Malcolm Weems | $7,000 | 3 |
| Patrick Carey | $5,000 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $5,000 | 4 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Robert Dunn | $3,000 | 2 |

Money near votes: $7,000 across 6 key roll calls from interests tied to the legislation, in the 365 days before the vote.

Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. The ward share is approximate: ZIP codes don't follow ward lines. Donor and lobbyist flags are name matches. Sources: Illinois State Board of Elections and the City of Chicago Board of Ethics. [All of their campaign money](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4#money).

## Who lives in the 4th Ward

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Population | 50,306 |
| Median household income | $70,355 |
| Median age | 38.1 |
| Homes that are rented | 67% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree | 59% |
| Residents below the poverty line | 23% |
| Latino, White, Black, Asian residents | 6%, 21%, 57%, 11% |

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year, tracts assigned to the 2023 wards by their internal point. Neighborhoods, largest share in the ward first: City of Chicago, Boundaries - Neighborhoods (y6yq-dbs2) and Community Areas (igwz-8jzy); wards by area overlap (at least 5% of the neighborhood).

## Key dates

| Date | What happens | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Candidates may start circulating nominating petitions | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Oct 19, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026 | Candidate filing period: nominating papers are filed with the Board. Alderperson candidates need at least 473 valid signatures from voters in their ward. | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026 | Objection period: voters may challenge a candidate's nominating papers | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Last day to withdraw; the Board certifies the candidates on the ballot | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Last day to file as a write-in candidate. Later (Feb. 16, 2027) if an objection is sustained after this date. | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| **To be confirmed** | Early voting locations and hours. The Board publishes the schedule between Jan. 3 and Jan. 9, 2027. | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://chicagoelections.gov/voting/early-votingvote-centers) |
| Jan 14, 2027 to Feb 22, 2027 | Early voting: earliest start through the day before the election. Jan. 14 is the earliest date the law allows; the Board's schedule sets the actual days. | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Last day of regular voter registration. Grace-period registration and voting continue in person through Election Day. | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Feb 18, 2027 | Last day to apply for a mail ballot by mail or online | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.) | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Feb 25, 2027 to Apr 5, 2027 | Runoff early voting: earliest start through the day before the runoff | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Mar 16, 2027 | Last day for the Board to proclaim the February results | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Runoff, in wards where no candidate won more than half the vote | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |
| May 17, 2027 | New Council term begins at noon | [Chicago Board of Elections](https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-06/2027%20Election%20Calendar-ADOPTED.pdf) |

## More

- [Lamont J. Robinson's full profile: votes, legislation, money and meetings](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4)
- [Who's running for alderman in every ward, with signature counts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/elections/2027/alderman-candidates)
- [Find your ward](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/wards)
- [Chicago Board of Election Commissioners](https://chicagoelections.gov/getting-ballot/candidates): candidate filings, registration and polling places

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