35th Ward: race for alderman
Alderman, on the ballot February 23, 2027. Candidates file October 19-26, 2026.
The incumbent
Anthony J. Quezada, Alderman, 35th Ward
What they say they're running on: Appointed in 2025, he is seeking his first full term with Chicago DSA's endorsement, WTTW reported in August 2026. No campaign website or detailed platform found yet.
Declared challengers
- Omari Bektemba: Challenging Ald. Anthony Quezada, saying the ward needs leadership that pairs progressive values with the discipline to deliver. He says he would collaborate across the City Council on transportation, infrastructure…