Newsletters like The Last Ward

16 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Last Ward (School board elections, local elections and Chicago politics). The closest matches are Blue on the Ballot, Solano Watchdog-Substack and A Lawyer Writes. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 4, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About The Last Ward

The Last Ward is where power is brokered, deals are cut, and Chicago’s future is decided. Published by the Chicago Policy Center.

  • School board elections
  • local elections
  • Chicago politics
  • Sexual misconduct allegations
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    Blue on the Ballot219K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Highlighting great democrats running for office at all levels across the country

    Likely audience: Election observers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Solano County residents

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    A Lawyer Writes24K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: A Lawyer Writes publishes current UK legal news covering judicial reviews, criminal justice reforms, and high-profile cases involving the Ministry of Defence, Post Office scandal, and Special Forces. The publication…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    The Behn Factor24K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: The Behn Factor publishes a mix of political campaign appeals, personal essays on trauma and activism, and historical analyses of Tennessee policy. It targets residents of Tennessee interested in local and state…

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Aesop's Gables17K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Aesop's Gables publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and campaign statements focused on local politics, municipal governance, and election integrity in Coral Gables. The publication targets residents and…

    Likely audience: Coral Gables residents

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication publishes a mix of policy analysis, public health reporting, and political commentary on US and UK governance. It targets readers interested in evidence-based critiques of government regulation, vaccine…

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    The ID Update10K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

    From recent posts: The ID Update publishes campaign endorsements, policy analysis on housing and ID access, and legal updates regarding homelessness in Los Angeles and California. It serves activists and voters focused on local elections…

    Likely audience: housing advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Based in Lafayette publishes local election coverage, political scandals, and government finance news alongside cultural event listings and sponsored content. The publication mixes hard news reporting with lifestyle…

    Likely audience: local voters

    1 shared topic

  9. 9

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    From recent posts: East Bay Insiders publishes weekly reports on Alameda County local politics, election administration errors, and campaign finance data alongside policy updates on infrastructure and housing. The newsletter targets Bay…

    Likely audience: local government officials

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Clallam County Watchdog publishes investigative reporting on local government accountability, public health administration, and environmental policy in Clallam County. The publication focuses on exposing conflicts of…

    Likely audience: local government officials

    1 shared topic

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    Northwest Examiner3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: The Northwest Examiner publishes local news, political coverage, and community events for residents of Portland and Multnomah County. It covers topics ranging from city council debates and local elections to animal…

    Likely audience: Portland residents

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    The Quietside Journal3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: The Quietside Journal publishes local Maine news covering K-12 education policy, housing developments, zoning disputes, and political shifts in Hancock and Southwest Harbor counties. The publication mixes hard news…

    Likely audience: local government officials

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    The Barber Brief3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: The Barber Brief publishes a weekly digest of local government news, urban planning updates, and real estate developments in Reno, Nevada. It covers topics including city council meetings, permitting processes, election…

    Likely audience: local government officials

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    SB Newsmakers1K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: SB Newsmakers publishes weekly local news, political analysis, and policy coverage focused on Santa Barbara and California, featuring interviews with elected officials, ballot measure breakdowns, and election guides…

    Likely audience: Santa Barbara residents

    1 shared topic

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    A Just Quincy1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    A Just Quincy is an independent civic accountability project operated as an LLC by Quincy resident Joe Murphy. It focuses on transparency, public spending, and how decisions at City Hall affect everyday life—breaking…

    Likely audience: Norfolk County residents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: Empower Oakland publishes news, policy analysis, and voter guides focused on Oakland's public education, local elections, and civic issues. The publication mixes hard news reporting with event announcements and voter…

    Likely audience: Oakland residents

    1 shared topic

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