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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-06 08:03 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 08:03 CST
status: reported
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# Three candidates file for 19th Ward alderman seat

Erin Ross, chief of staff to Ald. Matt O'Shea, is among three candidates on the ballot. O'Shea is retiring after four terms in office.

Section: [Elections](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Erin Ross](/chicago/wiki/erin-ross.md), [Matt O'Shea](/chicago/wiki/matt-o-shea.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/06/3-candidates-file-to-replace-matt-oshea-as-19th-ward-alderman/), 2026-11-06 08:03 CST: 3 Candidates File To Replace Matt O’Shea As 19th Ward Alderman

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.