Incumbent Clare Kelly leads the 1st Ward City Council race, according to unofficial election results from the Cook County Clerk’s office. As of 8:30 p.m., Kelly has received 668 votes, ahead of ...

Her challenger, Stephen Hackney, is a newcomer to politics. Kelly grew up in the 1st Ward, which covers most of downtown Evanston, and used to teach at Evanston Township High School.