Submitted by The League of Women Voters of Evanston
The League of Women Voters of Evanston will host a public forum for candidates running in the upcoming special election for the city council seat in the 2nd Ward. The forum is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the council chambers at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. The forum will be recorded for those unable to attend in person, and will be available on the League website, https://www.lwve.org/ from Sunday, Feb. 19, until Election Day on April 4.
A special election is required when a council seat is vacated with more than two years remaining in the term. That is the case in the 2nd and 9th Wards, where the seats are currently held by mayoral appointees. Second Ward candidates are Darlene Cannon, Patricia Gregory and incumbent Krissie Harris.
Candidates for the 9th Ward were invited to participate in the forum, but one candidate was not available on Feb. 19. League policy requires that all candidates in a race be present at forums.
What voters need to know
Early voting begins on March 20 and continues until April 3. If you are not yet registered to vote, or have moved, visit the Evanston City Clerk’s office in person or online at https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/city-clerk-s-office/elections.
You can also register in-person on April 4 at your polling place. If you wish to vote by mail, you can request a ballot from the Cook County Clerk’s office at https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/ways-to-vote/vote-by-mail or by calling 312-603-0946.