Chicago Democracy Project
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Presidential Recap: The Chicago Results
The 2016 election season was unprecedented, to say the least. The tone of debate, and some of the ideas being expressed by one candidate in particular—especially doubts about the value of democracy itself—make this year seem like a radical departure from what has come...
Find election results, demographics, and more.
Decision Day in Illinois: The Graduated Tax Ballot Measure
This November, voters will cast ballots for dozens of local, state, and federal offices. Illinois voters will also decide on a ballot measure that would amend the state constitution and permit state legislators to tax income under a graduated tax system, from its...
This week! Register, Vote, and Run.
Next month, Illinois voters will head to the polls to nominate candidates for the general elections in November. This week we will provide analyses of some of the issues and candidates that will be on the ballot on March 20.2018 promises to be a big year for public...
Save the Dream, Don’t End It.
As the clock ticks down to permanently ending DACA, the odds that Congress and the White House will find a resolution before the March 5th deadline appears to be growing slimmer. Jaime Dominguez, CDP Co-Director and Northwestern political scientist, weighs in on the politics of immigration for Latino Policy Forum here.
Rep. Luis Gutierrez Will Not Seek Re-election: Is This a Seismic Shift in Chicago’s Latino Politics?
Last week, Representative Luis Gutierrez (a long-time incumbent from the Chicago delegation to Congress) announced that he will not seek re-election. Chicago Democracy Project’s Jaime Dominguez weighs in on what this will mean for Chicago’s political scene, from the...
Election Day 2017
The first Tuesday in November is a big day for American democracy. Chicago doesn't have an election this time around, but big issues and elections are on the ballot in other municipalities around the country, including New York City. Local elections are vital for...
Examining the 2016 Latino Vote in Illinois
Our results suggest that the probability that Trump received more than even 15% of the Latino vote in Illinois is virtually zero. Misinformation of exit polls leads to further neglect by elected officials.
Presidential Precap: What to Expect in Chicago
The current election season has been unprecedented, to say the least. The tone of debate, and some of the ideas being expressed by one candidate in particular—especially doubts about the value of democracy itself—make this year seem like a radical departure from what...
Announcing the Chicago Democracy Project…the Remix
Welcome! We are pleased to announce the re-launch of the Chicago Democracy Project (CDP) at Northwestern University Political Science. The CDP is a collaborative effort to combine the best elements of rigorous scholarship with committed membership in community...