Election Results and Trends in Chicago, IL
In the last Presidential election, Chicago, IL voted predominantly Democrat, with 71.5% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 26.8% of voters in Chicago voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.7%. Based on these voting patterns, Chicago is considered a very liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 38th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Chicago ranks 293rd out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Chicago has consistently voted for Democrat candidates in presidential elections. The city supported Bill Clinton in 1996 and 2000, John Kerry (2004), Barack Obama (2008 and 2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), and Joe Biden in 2020. The Republican candidates were unsuccessful in winning the city's votes. This trend accentuates Chicago's sustained alignment with liberal ideals and Democrat platforms.
Local Elections
In local/city-level elections, Chicago has predominantly favored Democrats over the last 25 years. Every mayor since Richard M. Daley's tenure (1989-2011) has been a Democrat, including Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot. The City Council has also been primarily composed of Democrats. This trend reflects Chicago's long-standing preference for progressive and liberal leadership at the local level.