Michael Cortez

Michael Cortez ran for election to the Chicago City Council to represent Ward 46 in Illinois. Cortez lost in the general election on February 28, 2023.

Elections

Angela Clay defeated Kimberly Walz in the general runoff election for Chicago City Council Ward 46 on April 4, 2023.

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,735
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The following candidates ran in the general election for Chicago City Council Ward 46 on February 28, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Angela Clay (Nonpartisan)	36.1	5,663
✔		Kimberly Walz (Nonpartisan)	25.8	4,048
		Marianne Lalonde (Nonpartisan)	17.6	2,760
	Submit photo	Patrick Nagle (Nonpartisan)	11.3	1,764
	Submit photo	Roushaunda Williams (Nonpartisan)	7.4	1,154
	Submit photo	Michael Cortez (Nonpartisan)	1.8	283

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,672
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