Why is Chicago alderman the job few want? In February, 11 ward races will be uncontested.
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<p>The Chicago City Council is more independent than it’s ever been, forcing Mayor Brandon Johnson to issue four vetoes, cast three tie-breaking votes, accept a Zoning Committee chair he did not choose and struggle to pass two budgets with mounting<a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/11/10/city-council-aldermanic-opposition-letter-mayor-brandon-johnson-proposed-budget-revamp-demand" > resistance for a third.</a></p><p>Yet in spite of that transition from rubber stamp to real power, 11 wards are uncontested in the Feb.23 aldermanic election.</p><p>Ten incumbents…
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Why is Chicago alderman the job few want? In February, 11 ward races will be uncontested.
<p>The Chicago City Council is more independent than it’s ever been, forcing Mayor Brandon Johnson to issue four vetoes, cast three tie-breaking votes, accept a Zoning Committee chair he did not choose and struggle to pass two budgets with mounting<a class="Link"...
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