Nicole Lee to Run Unopposed for Chicago’s 11th Ward Seat
Ald. Nicole Lee, who represents Chicago's 11th Ward encompassing Bridgeport and Chinatown, will run unopposed for her City Council seat in the upcoming February election. She was the sole candidate to file the required paperwork by the deadline. Lee, who…
Chicago, IL, October 27, 2026 —
Ald. Nicole Lee will run unopposed for her Chicago City Council seat in the upcoming February election after being the only candidate to file the required paperwork by the deadline, according to the information provided.
Lee represents the city’s 11th Ward, which encompasses Bridgeport and Chinatown. She is seeking a second full term after winning her first full term in 2023. Lee previously made history as Chicago’s first Chinese-American alderperson.
The information provided does not specify the year of the February election or the date of the filing deadline. It also does not identify any other individuals who considered running but did not file, or provide details about the paperwork requirements.
Lee’s status as the sole candidate to meet the filing deadline means she will face no opponent in the election, based on the information available. No further details were provided about the election process, the timing of the next term, or other candidates for City Council seats.
The upcoming contest follows Lee’s 2023 win, which began her first full term. The summary does not provide vote totals or additional details about that election. It identifies her bid for another full term and the absence of a filed challenger as the central developments in the 11th Ward race.
Story summarized from the original created by Rory Quealy on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.
