Howard Ray

Candidate for Chicago Alderperson, Ward 37. The election is February 23, 2027.

Running for this seat

Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026

Background

Law enforcement officer; community coalition president

Chicago native with more than 28 years in Illinois law enforcement and more than three decades of public service. President of the West Humboldt Park Community Coalition and a 37th Ward resident for more than 28 years. Attended Mendel Catholic High School, Oak Park and River Forest High School and Iowa State University; ran for 37th Ward alderperson in 2023.

In their own words

Lower property taxes
Safer streets
Better services
Good jobs
Strong schools

From the candidate's own campaign materials.

Left–right placement

No published research score covers Howard Ray yet, so we don't place them on the spectrum.

Sources

← Chicago Alderperson, Ward 37 · Chicago municipal election, 2027

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