48th Ward: race for alderman
Alderman, on the ballot February 23, 2027. Candidates file October 19-26, 2026.
The incumbent
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, Alderman, 48th Ward
What they say they're running on: Kicked off her reelection campaign in July 2026 by collecting petition signatures, and her campaign reported more than 650 signatures two days later. Her campaign says health, housing and safety are human rights, and…
Declared challengers
- Justin Carmien: Running against Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth on what he calls "progressivism 2.0," pursuing progressive goals through better-functioning government. His priorities include transit-oriented development around the new Red…