In 2019, the city of Chicago will choose a number of new leaders:
- Mayor
- City Clerk
- City Treasurer
- 50 Aldermen
Each of these positions need 50% of the vote (plus one extra vote) in order to win outright. Otherwise, the top 2 vote-getters will faceoff in a runoff.
This system is more Democratic than most other elections — it means every candidate can help contribute to change.