How, and Why, Chicago Has Nonpartisan Elections
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A conversation with DePaul political science professor emeritus Larry Bennett.
Some say racial politics led to the current nonpartisan voting system in Chicago. How it might affect the outcome this time around.
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How, and Why, Chicago Has Nonpartisan Elections
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Some say racial politics led to the current nonpartisan voting system in Chicago. How it might affect the outcome this time around.
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