Candidate for Chicago's 17th District
Laura Espinal
39%favorable−1.3 this week down this week
Approval, last 60 days
Diamonds mark the stories and nudges that moved itHow 39% is built
Base rating39%
News0.0
Desk nudges0.0
Economy0.0
Daily mood−0.3
Today39%
The base rating is set at the Mayor's Desk. Everything else is earned in the news — each story's effect halves every 21 days.
What moved it
Effect when it ran → what is left todayNothing in the news is moving Laura Espinal's rating right now — it rests at the base of 39% plus the day's mood.
About
CandidateThe Republican nominee for Chicago's 17th District on November 3, 2026, against Rep. Bianca Castaneda.
On the ballot
November 3, 2026House · Chicago 17th
Bianca CastanedaD · Incumbent83%
Laura EspinalR17%
D+8.6Likely D