Carmelita Earls
37th Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027.
Running on
Filed nominating petitions on Oct. 21, 2026 to challenge Ald. Emma Mitts. No campaign website or platform found.
Background
Retired Chicago Fire Department deputy chief after a 31-year career, a West Side resident for more than 50 years, and a former adjunct professor in the City Colleges system. Elected to the 15th District Police District Council in 2023, which chose her as its chair; listed as a member of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability's Nominating Committee. Ran for 28th Ward alderman in 2011.
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