Ely Bahena Running Unopposed for Chicago’s 22nd Ward Seat
Elianne “Ely” Bahena, chief of staff to retiring Alderman Michael Rodriguez, is running unopposed for the 22nd Ward seat in Chicago's 2027 municipal election.
Chicago, IL, October 27, 2026 —
Elianne “Ely” Bahena, chief of staff to retiring Alderman Michael Rodriguez, is running unopposed for the 22nd Ward seat in Chicago’s 2027 municipal election, according to the information provided.
The summary identifies Bahena’s current role and her connection to Rodriguez, who is retiring. It does not provide further details about her campaign, including when she announced her candidacy, her policy priorities or her reasons for seeking the seat.
It also does not specify whether “running unopposed” refers to the field of candidates at a particular point in the election process or whether any additional filing deadlines remain. No information was provided about the election’s exact date, the process by which candidates qualify, or whether Bahena has formally secured the nomination or ballot position.
The 22nd Ward seat is the office at stake in the reported contest. The summary does not describe the ward’s boundaries, its residents’ concerns or the issues expected to shape the election. It provides no statements from Bahena, Rodriguez, voters or other candidates, and no information about campaign financing or endorsements.
Based on the available information, the central development is that Bahena is seeking the seat Rodriguez is leaving and currently has no opposing candidate identified in the summary. Additional details about the campaign and the status of the candidate field were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Liptrot on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.