Three Candidates Target 46th Ward Alderman Angela Clay in 2026 Run

Uptown residents face a four-way contest for the 46th Ward alderman seat in the upcoming municipal election. Incumbent Ald. Angela Clay is seeking a second term, and she will be joined on the ballot by three challengers: Abdallah J. Alkodah, Onita Patricias Ann Mack, and Nicole A. Edelman.

Clay first won the seat in 2023, defeating Kim Walz in a runoff election to replace former Ald. James Cappleman, who retired after three terms. Clay had previously placed fourth in the 2019 race for the same position. She formally launched her reelection campaign on Oct. 5, stating that she is running for a second term because there is still so much work to be done. The Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has already issued an endorsement for her reelection.

Alkodah announced his candidacy on Oct. 20 via social media. He is an EMT and first responder who is running as an independent. Earlier this year, he attempted to qualify as an independent candidate for the 13th Illinois House district race, but his petition signatures were challenged and he did not appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, according to the Chicago Board of Elections.

Edelman is also contesting Clay’s qualification to appear on the ballot. According to the Chicago Board of Elections, Edelman is challenging the validity of Clay’s petition signatures. Mack and Edelman do not yet have campaign websites.

The next step in the process involves the Chicago Board of Elections reviewing the signature challenges before the final ballot is certified. Voters in the Far North Side will select their representatives in the 2026 election cycle.