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The Midterm Election Day is 32 days away.

Our nation has been in turmoil since Trump reclaimed office almost two years ago. Atrocious affronts to freedoms, laws, and the people of the United States by the Trump and the far-right have been exhausting. As we approach elections next month, their anti-democratic efforts to restrict and forbid voting by mail are an outright assault on one of the pillars of our democracy.

With all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats up for election, we have a chance to help gain more seats for candidates who will bring some balance back to the people's house.

To take back the House, Democrats need a net gain of three seats, a task that has been complicated by heavy-handed Republican congressional map redistricting that throws proportionality out the window completely.

Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win control of the Senate. And to reach a majority, they must win in multiple states that Trump won in 2024

We need to take advantage of these next couple weeks as voters make our way to the ballot boxes. There are key IL seats in the Senate and Congress on our ballot in November, including the Governor's seat. As I support my endorsed candidates, we need to also do the work in our ward to get out the vote.

Increasing voter registration and turnout numbers for this election is going to be important in defending election results and our rights.

Do you want to help drive turnout in our ward? Sign up to work your precinct! If you're interested in helping, please fill out this contact form. I am also looking for volunteers to host house parties with, help me write post cards to supporters, and door-knock in the neighborhood.

There will be more communications in the days to come with election resources, voting information, and canvassing opportunities as we count down the days to November 3.

Onward,
Alderwoman Maria Hadden
49th Ward, Chicago

Midterm Elections

Endorsed Candidates

Click on each endorsement to learn more about Maria's endorsed candidates.

Maria Hadden endorses Ebony Deberry for Chicago Board of Education, district 2A

Maria Hadden endorses Josina Morita for Cook County Board of Commissioners, District 13

Maria Hadden endorses Toni Preckwinkle for Cook County Board President

Maria Hadden endorses Precious Brady-Davis for MWRD

Maria Hadden endorses Kelly Cassidy for IL State Representative District 14

Maria Hadden endorses Daniel Biss for Congress IL 9th District

Maria Hadden endorses JB Pritzker and Christian Mitchell for Governor and Lt. Governor

Maria Hadden endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate

Early Voting

Early voting in Illinois has begun for the 2026 General Election! Any voter in Chicago can vote at any Early Voting/Vote Center site, no matter where they live in the city. Voters can choose whatever voting site is most convenient for them, including on Election Day

October 1, 2026 - Downtown Chicago Early Voting begins at the New Downtown Voting Super-site (137 S. State St.) and CBOE Offices (69 W. Washington St. - 6th Floor).

October 19, 2026 - Early Voting begins in all 50 Wards within Chicago. The early voting site in Rogers Park is at Willye B White Park (1610 W. Howard St.)

Vote by Mail

Chicago voters can elect to vote by mail in the next election no later than five days before the next election date. Vote by mail applications can not be submitted after Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:00 PM, to qualify for mail-in voting for the November 3, 2026, election.

Vote by Mail Application

Call for Volunteers

Petitioning

If you’re interested in helping collect signatures, we have petition sheets at the campaign office that can be picked up during scheduled office hours. Once your sheet is filled, you’ll be able to return it during one of the notary shifts.

Postcard Writing

Want to help write short notes to our community members thanking them for their signature and support? This year, we’ve made it super easy to volunteer on your own schedule by having postcard take-home kits at the campaign office for pickup. If you're interested in writing postcards from home, please sign up for the shift day and time that works with your schedule to pick up your postcard kit.

Available Shifts

See available dates and times below to pick up petition sheets or postcard kits. *Remember to sign up for a time to drop off your completed petitions sheet or postcards so we can mail them promptly.

October Shifts

Saturday, 10/03 @ 12pm–2pm
Sunday, 10/04 @ 2pm–4pm

Host a House Party with Maria this fall

Interested in hosting a small gathering for your friends and neighbors to support Maria's re-election campaign? House parties are a powerful way to bring neighbors together, build community, and support a people-powered campaign. Our team will work with you to plan a gathering that fits your space, comfort level, and network.

Fill out this form and we'll help you plan a party.

Host a House Party

Support Maria's Campaign

Help keep our people-powered campaign moving!

In the current economic and political climate, Maria's work is more important than ever to ensure all Chicagoans have community-first representation at Chicago's City Council. Your contribution, big or small, greatly impacts Maria's ability to provide our community services and continue her bid to remain your Independent representative come re-election.

Donate Today

New Endorsement

We're pleased to announce ONE People's Campaign has endorsed Maria Hadden's re-election campaign!

Paid for and authorized by Maria for the 49th Ward. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.

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