Derek Lindblom
Ald. Michele Smith Declares Victory In 43rd Ward Race
Smith led opponent Derek Lindblom by nearly 10 points Tuesday night.
Ald. Michele Smith Faces High-Stakes Runoff Tuesday With Derek Lindblom In Fight For 43rd Ward Seat
Both Smith and challenger Lindblom are well-financed, knowledgeable about the issues and poised to make the run-off election a tight one.
Ald. Michele Smith Forced Into Runoff Against Derek Lindblom In 43rd Ward
With 89 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Smith had 38 percent of the vote and Lindblom had 28 percent.
Crowded 43rd Ward Race A Vital One As Lincoln Yards Looms Over Neighborhood
In the crowded 43rd ward race, Ald. Michele Smith looks to keep her job amid the massive Lincoln Yards development — and an exiting mayor.
