Who is Matthew J. Martin? Alderperson, Ward 47, Chicago, IL

Matthew J. Martin is the Alderperson, Ward 47, Chicago.

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Alderperson, Ward 47 · Chicago Mayor and City CouncilMatthew J. Martin source

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Where Matthew J. Martin stands

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2027 election

Matthew J. Martin has filed to run for Chicago Alderperson, Ward 47 on February 23, 2027. Their 2027 candidate page: who else is running and where they stand.

Quick answers

Who is Matthew J. Martin?
Matthew J. Martin is the Alderperson, Ward 47, Chicago, in Cook County, Illinois.
What party is Matthew J. Martin?
Alderperson, Ward 47 is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Matthew J. Martin.
Where does Matthew J. Martin stand politically?
There's no published left–right score for Matthew J. Martin. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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