19th Ward: race for alderman
Alderman, on the ballot February 23, 2027. Candidates file October 19-26, 2026.
The incumbent
Matthew J. O'Shea, Alderman, 19th Ward
An open seat: Ald. Matt O'Shea announced on Sept. 10, 2026 that he will not seek a fifth term, and endorsed his chief of staff, Erin Ross. Melanie Stathis announced a run in March 2026 but withdrew the following month.
Declared challengers
- Erin Ross: Running for the open seat with the endorsement of retiring Ald. Matt O'Shea, who announced in September 2026 that he will not seek a fifth term. She says she wants to work more closely with community groups, create more…