Medill News Service’s Election 2015 video team brings you a roundup of the day’s most important coverage, exploring early morning voter delays, Chinatown’s low voter engagement and a social media rundown of what people are talking about around Chicago.
COERCION BY DOUGHNUT
Voters inside a Bridgeport polling station were met this morning by poll watchers with free coffee and donuts. The catch? They told them to vote for Richard Daley Thompson. Continue reading →
OUT AND ABOUT
Medill reporters take a look at some of the most competitive and crucial wards throughout the city including the 10th, 11th, 16th and 25th wards. Continue reading →
POLLS REMAIN QUIET
Across Chicago, voter turnout has hit near record low. As vote counting comes to an end, a runoff between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chuy Garcia has been called.
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