Primary election in Bloomington’s Ward 4 to narrow field

Posted on February 24, 2015

The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – Voters in Bloomington's Ward 4 head to the polls on Tuesday to narrow the field of candidates for a city council seat.

Alderwoman Judy Stearns isn't seeking a third term. Five candidates are seeking to replace her, Amelia Buragas, Chip Frank, Jeremy Kelley and Ron Schultz – along with write in candidate Dan Metz. The top two finishers will face a runoff election on April 7.

Voting has been consolidated to two locations; Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove St. and St. Luke Union Church, 2101 E. Washington St.

The polls open at 6 a.m. WJBC will have the results tonight.

Voters in Chicago will be deciding if Mayor Rahm Emanuel is headed for a second term. There are multiple challengers.

According to Metro News Service, recent polls show Emanuel inching toward the 50-percent plus one vote threshold needed to avoid a runoff in April.

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