Chicago, IL, November 11, 2026 — The race for Chicago’s 8th Ward in the upcoming February 23rd election features a significant contest, with five-term incumbent Ald. Michelle Harris seeking her sixth term against a field of four challengers. The 8th Ward is situated on the South Side of Chicago and includes several distinct neighborhoods such as South Shore, Chatham, and Pullman.

Ald. Harris, who has served five terms, is running for re-election. Her challengers include Yolonda Mack, Dr. Jimmy “Jaye” Darnell Jones, Ruthie Moore, and Brittney “Bee” Gault. The election date is set for February 23rd.

A notable aspect of the election is the status of two of the challengers’ candidacies. Their petitions are currently subject to objections, the details of which were not provided in the summary. The outcome of these objections could potentially alter the composition of the ballot.

The 8th Ward’s geographical area covers a diverse set of communities on Chicago’s South Side. These neighborhoods include South Shore, known for its lakefront access and historic architecture; Chatham, a predominantly African American middle-class neighborhood; and Pullman, a historic district recognized for its industrial past and model community planning. The election will determine who will represent these areas for the next term.

Further details regarding the specific nature of the petition objections, the platforms of the challengers, or any past electoral history beyond Ald. Harris’s five terms were not available in the provided summary. The election is scheduled to take place on February 23rd.


Story summarized from the original created by Charles Thrush on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.

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