During each election cycle, the Sun-Times editorial board endorses candidates in local, state and federal elections following a rigorous investigation of all candidates. Candidate endorsements are decided upon and written collectively by our editorial board, which serves as the opinion voice of our newspaper.
The endorsement process includes written questionnaires that we distribute to all candidates and publish unedited on our election guide page, as well as in-person interviews with every candidate who accepts our invitation to come to the newsroom and meet with our board.
These conversations, and the resulting decisions that shape our endorsement selections, are conducted independently by the editorial board.
You can read more about how the editorial board makes their endorsement decisions here.
Here are the candidates endorsed by the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board:
Cook County State’s Attorney Democratic Primary
The Chicago Sun-Times endorses Kim Foxx in the Democratic primary for Cook County State’s Attorney.
During Foxx’s tenure, the guiding philosophy of the state’s attorney’s office has undergone a sea change — and it’s a change that must continue. Click here to read the full endorsement.
U.S. Congress 1st District Democratic Primary
The Chicago Sun-Times endorses Bobby Rush in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Congress 1st District.
Rush is a fascinating American figure whose political strategies and alliances have traveled over the decades. Click here to read the full endorsement.
U.S. Congress 2nd District Democratic Primary
The Chicago Sun-Times endorses Robin Kelly in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Congress 2nd District.
Kelly has worked on legislation to lower prescription drug prices and reduce gun violence. Click here to read the full endorsement.
U.S. Congress 3rd District Democratic Primary
The Chicago Sun-Times endorses Marie Newman in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Congress 3rd District.
Marie Newman leaves no doubt that she will stand up for health care, Dreamers and women’s rights. Click here to read the full endorsement.
U.S. Congress 3rd District Republican Primary
The Chicago Sun-Times endorses Mike Fricilone in the Republican primary for the U.S. Congress 3rd District.
Fricilone, a Will County Board member who lives in Homer Glen, is a by-the-numbers conservative. Click here to read the full endorsement.
This page will be updated as more endorsements are announced.
