The Chicago mayor’s race is likely headed for a runoff. In the crowded race of nine candidates — no one is expected to get the more than 50% of the vote needed to win outright. Here’s what to expect if there's a runoff election on April 4.
The second election will not include all of the original candidates, just the top two contenders who receive the most votes during Election Day. Chicago voters will still be able to participate in early voting and mail-in ballots will be available.
Runoffs should be viewed as entirely separate elections. Oftentimes, runoffs are not as publicized as regular elections, and therefore have less voter turnout. The dropoff in voters is particularly true among already underrepresented groups.
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The last two Chicago mayoral elections resulted in a runoff. In 2019, current mayor Lori Lightfoot won a runoff election against Toni Preckwinkle. In 2015, Rahm Emanuel beat Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in a runoff.
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