Voters Cast Ballots For Evanston Mayor, Clerk, 2 Council Seats

EVANSTON, IL — In Tuesday's municipal primary election, Evanston voters will narrow down the number of candidates in four races, including the city's two citywide elected positions.

If a candidate for mayor receives more than half of the ballots cast, that person will win outside and skip an April 6 runoff. In the aldermanic races in the 4th Ward and 8th Ward, as well as the race for city clerk, the top-two vote getters will advance to the runoff.

While the mayor primary was triggered when three candidates submitted nominating petitions, as required by a local referendum, the other three primaries are the result of write-in candidates. Under state law, a primary must be held any time there are five or more declared candidates for a nonpartisan municipal election.

Here's a rundown of who's on the Feb. 23 ballot and links to recent debates, forums and candidate interviews. Write-in candidates who do not appear to be actively campaigning are not included.

Mayor: Daniel Biss vs. Lori Keenan vs. Sebastian Nalls

Evanston Live TV Feb. 2 Mayoral Debate
League of Women Voters of Evanston Jan. 30 Candidate Forum
Evanston Roundtable Candidate Interview
Democratic Party of Evanston (DPoE) Interview with Daniel Biss
DPoE Interview with Lori Keenan
DPoE Interview with Sebastian Nalls
Evanston Patch Candidate Questionnaire: Daniel Biss
Evanston Patch Candidate Questionnaire: Sebastian Nalls

City Clerk: Stephanie Mendoza vs. six write-in candidates (Cynthia Beebe, Eduardo Gomez, Adedapo Odusanya, Jackson Paller, Darrell Patterson, Misty Witenberg)

Evanston Live TV City Clerk Forum
League of Women Voters City Clerk Forum
Democratic Party of Evanston (DPoE) Interview with Stephanie Mendoza
DPoE interviews with write-in candidates: Cynthia Beebe, Eduardo Gomez, Jackson Paller, Misty Witenberg
Evanston Patch Candidate Questionnaire: Cynthia Beebe
Evanston Patch Candidate Questionnaire: Jackson Paller
Evanston Patch Candidate Questionnaire: Misty Witenberg

4th Ward: Diane Goldring vs. Jonathan Nieuwsma vs. Don Wilson (incumbent) vs. two write-in candidates (Patricia Connolly, Sari Karison-Shapiro)

League of Women Voters 4th Ward Forum
Evanston RoundTable 4th Ward Candidate Interview
DPoE Interview with Diane Goldring
DPoE Interview with Jonathan Nieuwsma
DPoE Interview with Don Wilson
Evanston Patch Candidate Questionnaire: Jonathan Nieuwsma

8th Ward: Matthew Mitchell vs. Ann Rainey (incumbent) vs. Devon Reid vs. three write-in candidates (Shelley Ann Carrillo, Joshua Hall, Christine Leone)

League of Women Voters 8th Ward Forum
Evanston Roundtable 8th Ward Candidate Interview
DPoE Interview with Matthew Mitchell
DPoE Interview with Ann Rainey
DPoE Interview with Devon Reid