It was an historic election day on February 5th, as huge numbers of 46th Ward Democrats turned out to vote. Democrats decided close local races and made their voices heard in the closest Presidential nominating contest in decades!

Statewide, Barack Obama received 1,301,954 votes (65%) and Hillary Clinton received 662,845 (33%). In the 46th Ward, Barack Obama received 9113 votes (66.37%) and Hillary Clinton received 4353 (31.70%).

In the tight Democratic race for Cook County State’s Attorney, Anita Alvarez won the nomination with 239,836 votes countywide (26%). She was followed by Tom Allen (230,471 votes – 25%), Larry Suffredin (206,077 votes – 22%), Howard Brookins (168,984 votes – 18%), Bob Milan (54,172 votes – 6%) and Tommy Brewer (31,723 votes – 3%). In the 46th ward, Larry Suffredin received the highest percentage with 32.99% of the vote. He was followed by Anita Alvarez (28.73%), Tom Allen (23.16%), Howard Brookins (7.05%), Bob Milan (4.7%) and Tommy Brewer (3.37%).

Northside Democrats also chose Heather Steans to fill out the term of retiring State Senator Carol Ronen. Congratulations to Heather, who won the State Senate primary with 63% of the vote, and to all the Democratic candidates who earned our votes!

To view more election results, including ward by ward and precinct by precinct results, visit www.ChicagoElections.com.