Chicago's Disappointing Voter Turnout Despite Hope for Evening Bump from Younger Voters.
Chicago saw a low voter turnout of just 35.19% in the recent election, with the Far Southwest and Far Northwest sides seeing the highest turnout. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson won the election, and 14 aldermanic races were also decided. Officials and experts have cited low awareness, lack of interest, and accessibility problems as reasons for low voter turnout.