Chicago Alderperson, Ward 45

Who holds it now

• James M. Gardiner · official page
• Term ends May 16, 2027

No published research score covers James M. Gardiner yet, so we don't place them on the spectrum.

Contact their office

• Phone: (773) 853-0799
• Email: Ward45@cityofchicago.org
• Office: 5460 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Official office contacts from the government's own listing.

Candidates so far

• James "Jim" Gardiner · Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026
• S Gronkiewicz-Doran · Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026
• Leah Cunningham Pouw · Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026

Listed in ballot order.

As of November 4, 2026. Petitions filed; candidates can still be removed by objection before the Board certifies the ballot (about December 17, 2026). Names in ballot order. How we list candidates before the official list.

Candidates

Filing closed October 26, 2026. Candidates for this seat appear here once the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners publishes the official candidate list.