Run Off for Key Aldermanic Races

Danielle Sanders CNW Managing Editor

The 4th Ward

The race for the 4th Ward Alderman seat in Chicago has attracted a diverse field of six candidates, with the incumbent Alderman Sophia King deciding not to run for re-election and instead challenge Mayor Lightfoot for the mayoral seat. The candidates’ platforms focus on public safety, economic development, and community resources for education. Seven candidates are vying to represent Kenwood, Oakland and parts of Bronzeville in City Council.

Lamont Robinson will face Prentice Butler or Ebony Lucas in the runoff election. At the time of print Lamont Robinson had 46% of the vote, followed by Butler with 15% and Lucas with 14%.

5th Ward Aldermanic Results

Control of the 5th Ward is up for grabs after the Feb. 28th municipal election. The ward which includes areas of Hyde Park, Woodlawn and South

Shore is facing an economic boom with the addition of the future Obama Presidential Center. Desmond Yancy will face Martina Hone in the runoff election. At the time of print, Yancy had 26% of the vote, followed by Hone with 18%

6th Ward

The residents of the 6th Ward will have a new Alderman after 12 years. Ald. Roderick Sawyer, who is running for mayor, is not seeking re-election as 6th Ward Alderman. Eleven candidates are vying to win the seat to revitalize and make the 6th Ward a more robust and vibrant community. The 6th ward includes parts of West Woodlawn, Chatham, Park Manor, West Chesterfield, Grand Crossing, Auburn Gresham and Englewood.

At the time of publication, William Hall had 24.5% of the vote followed by Richard Wooten with 24% of the vote. The two will face off in the runoff election in April.

s21st Ward

After 20 years of service, Ald. Howard Brookins, Jr., announced his departure as the long-standing alderman in the 21st ward. Seven candidates are vying for his City Council seat in the upcoming municipal elections. Kweli Kwaza, Ayana Clark, Cornell Dantzler, Larry Lloyd, Preston Brown, Jr., Daliah Goree and Ronnie Mosley are each on the ballot for 21st ward alderperson. The 21st ward serves the Auburn Gresham, Brainerd, Longwood Manor, Fernwood and West Pullman neighborhoods. At the time of publication, Ronnie Mosely was in the lead with 24.4% with Cornell Dantzler in second with 22.6%. The two will face off in the April 2023 election.

Voters once again will head to the polls to determine their next alderperson on April 4th.