From top left across, William Hall, Kim Egonmwan, Aja Kearney, second row across from left Patrick Brutus, Paul Bryson and Sharon Pincham and third row across from left Barbara Bunville, Kirby Birgans and Richard Wooten. Tavares Briggs is in the bottom left corner, and Sylvester Baker is not pictured. [Courtesy photos]

Despite a crowded race to fill the 6th Ward seat being vacated by mayoral candidate Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6), one candidate has outpaced others in fundraising in the final weeks before the election, according to public campaign finance data as of Feb. 17. 

The South Side ward includes Auburn-Gresham, Chatham, Chesterfield, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and Park Manor.