Ahead of Election Day, experts discussed what could be behind large early voting turnout for the Chicago mayoral race and city council races.
, incumbent Lori Lightfoot has eight challengers. And, it's likely this contest will not be settled until a runoff in April.
There's been a large turnout for early voting. Better Government Association Policy Director Bryan Zarou explained what might be the reason people have been so eager to vote."For the first time in the municipal election you have vote by mail which is very popular now. It's been heavily utilized," Zarou said. "We also have one of the largest turnover rates in modern history with 15 open seats in the city council.
The election also comes three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had an economic impact on the city. And, in the summer of 2020, there was civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd. ABC7 Political Analyst Laura Washington said those factors are all contributing to where we are in the city.
"If you look at the polls, there's a deep dissatisfaction with the condition of the city, with issues like safety, the economy, and I think that's playing out here," Washington said. "Mayor Lightfoot did not create COVID, but she's got to wear the jacket in terms of how she responds and how hard she works and how successful she is getting the city back on track."
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