An election took place on February 24, 2015, to elect the

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. The election was

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and no candidate received a

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was held between the top two finishers (both Democrats) on April 7, 2015, and resulted in the reelection of incumbent mayor

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. The elections were concurrent with the

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. Emanuel ran for reelection, seeking a second term in office. In the first round, Emanuel received 46% of the vote and Democratic

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received 34%. Because no candidate received a majority, a runoff was held. In the runoff, Emanuel received 56.23% of the vote, winning the election. Garcia received 43.77% of the vote. 2015 was the first time the election advanced to a runoff since mayoral elections became non-partisan in

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Candidates

Ran

, incumbent mayor *

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, Chicago City Alderman *

and former state senator * William "Dock" Walls, community activist, businessman, former aide to Mayor

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and

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* Willie Wilson, medical supply company executive

Write-in candidates

*William H. Calloway *Christopher Ware *Mary Vann

Withdrew

* Frederick Collins, Chicago police officerMunicipal General Election Candidate List -- February 2015
Chicago Board of Elections. Accessed December 30, 2014 *Amara Enyia, urban affairs consultant and community activist * William J. Kelly, political activist, columnist and Republican candidate for

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and

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* Gerald Sconyers * Robert Shaw, former Chicago City Alderman and former commissioner of the

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Removed

* Fenton Patterson, perennial candidate

Declined

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, Chicago City Alderman *

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, president of the

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, state senator *

Scott Waguespack Scott Waguespack (born June 23, 1970) is a member of the Chicago City Council, representing the 32nd ward since May 2007. The current 32nd ward includes parts of the neighborhoods of Bucktown, Goose Island, Hamlin Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, ...

, Chicago city alderman

General election

Endorsements

Polling

* * Internal poll for the Rahm Emanuel campaign

Results

Results by ward

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Runoff

Endorsements

Polling

* * Internal poll for the Rahm Emanuel campaign

Results

Results by ward

References

External links

Third mayoral debate between Emanuel and Garcia, March 31, 2015
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Candidates

Ran

Write-in candidates

Withdrew

Removed

Declined

General election

Endorsements

Polling

Results

Results by ward

Runoff

Endorsements

Polling

Results

Results by ward

See also

References

External links