Better Streets Chicago Action Fund

We just had a big election – and you might have a lot of questions about the results! Join us to talk about our wins, our losses, what lessons can be learned, and what next steps need to be taken to get candidates over the finish line in the general! RSVP ⬇️

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to @procquehanley.bsky.social for winning the Democratic primary for State Senator of District 9!

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to @mariapetersonil.bsky.social for winning the Democratic primary for State Representative of District 52!

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to @miguelfor40.bsky.social for winning the Democratic primary for State Representative of District 40!

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to Michael Crawford for winning the Democratic primary for State Representative of District 32!

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to Lindsey LaPointe for winning the Democratic primary for State Representative of District 19!

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to Kimberly Neely du Buclet for winning the Democratic primary for State Representative of District 5!

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to Elizabeth Granato for winning the Democratic primary for Cook County Commissioner of District 12!

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to Jessica Vásquez for winning the Democratic primary for Cook County Commissioner of District 8!

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

🗳️ It’s Election Day! If you’ve been wondering what candidates think about transportation — we sent questionnaires to hundreds of candidates that will be on the ballot in Cook County, and heard back from 89. Check out their responses: bscactionfund.org/2026-midterms/questionnaires

Not sure who to vote for or who’s running to represent you? Need information on how to register to vote? Check out our voter guide for key information and our ballot tool!

✅ Karina Villa is running to be the next Illinois State Comptroller. She understands that budgets are moral documents, and that the failings of our transportation systems have direct impacts on working people. She’ll use her position to advocate for investing in the systems our communities deserve.

✅ Mac LeBuhn is running to be the next State Rep of the 12th District. As a daily transit rider and Divvy rider, he understands the importance of reliable service and safe streets — and he shares a bold vision for the future of DLSD.

✅ Wesam Shahed is running to be the next Cook County Commissioner of the 6th District. His deep understanding of the Southland means he understands the transit investments we need — and he’s already been fighting to defend our communities throughout his career.

✅ Kiana Belcher is running to be the next Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District. She’s a good-government advocate who has fought hard for her community – and deeply understands the transportation needs of the Southland.

✅ Miguel Alvelo-Rivera is running to be the next State Rep of the 40th District. He’s a community organizer and self-described transit nerd — and deeply understands our connectedness and the need for leaders who will fight for us, not special interests.