Elections

In an historic election result, two African-American women will face off in a runoff election to become the next mayor of Chicago. Yvette Shields talks with Chip Barnett about what this means for the municipal bond market and why it matters to bondholders.

Lori Lightfoot, in her first race for elective office, will face Toni Preckwinkle, the Cook County board president, in an April 2 runoff.

The Republican former state treasurer said he can help Louisiana residents better by remaining on “powerful committees” in Washington, D.C.

An initiative that would create a separate property tax assessment system for non-residential properties qualified for the 2020 ballot.

Groups active in the muni market are spending millions of dollars to influence policy and elect candidates, records show.

Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and Republican Cranston Mayor Allan Fung will duel in November's general election.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday said he will not seek re-election next year.

Voters in Wisconsin also rejected a measure to abolish the state treasurer's office.

Mayor Keisha Bottoms said housing affordability, transparency, public safety, education, and transportation are priorities.

Voters brought change to both the Atlantic City and New Jersey governments in Tuesday's election.

The referendum asks voters in Mecklenburg County, N.C.’s to approve bonds for schools.

A constitutional convention could set the stage for debates about state borrowing limits and local revenue-raising powers.

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer cited pension fund gains while challenger Michel Faulkner said the incumbent doesn't stand up to mayor Bill de Blasio's spending.

Democrat Derrick Edwards and Republican John Schroder will face off Nov. 18.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio handily won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, beating his main rival Sal Albanese.

The Roland-Story school district has hired Haila Architecture in Ames to develop plans for a new athletic facility at the current outlet mall location. The plans will include a new field, track, field events areas, parking lot, concessions, bathrooms and locker rooms.