Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia were forced into a runoff election after the first election in February, which led to millions of additional dollars raised and spent and extensive debating and campaigning across the city – and the airwaves.
For in-depth coverage, Medill Reports followed the mayoral candidates and spread across the wards for the 18 aldermanic races that were also forced into runoffs.
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Electioncast 2015: Medill Reports’ coverage
Medill Reports provides analysis, election results, and stories from around Chicago.
The race to the mayor’s office
Mayor Emanuel won another four years in city hall after taking more than 55 percent of the votes.
Out and about in the wards
A number of hotly contested aldermanic races will play out across the city today and in many wards, the results will prove crucial in shaping the politics of Chicago. Continue reading
Voices of the voters
The politicians have had the mic for months, but the opinions of Chicago’s voters are what count.
Past coverage
Check out Medill Report’s coverage of the candidates and issues in the weeks leading up the runoff election.
About the Medill Reports Election 2015 Team
Check out the faces and talent behind this special project.
