Chicago Teachers Union-backed Brandon Johnson elected as new mayor of Chicago.

Brandon Johnson, a former teacher and Cook County commissioner with ties to the Chicago Teachers Union, won the Chicago mayoral race with 51% of the vote. Johnson campaigned on promises to address crime and education, proposing to increase the number of detectives and redirect funds to social workers and youth programs. He also plans to raise $800 million through new taxes on airlines, real estate transactions, financial transactions, hotels, and a "head tax" on large companies. Johnson's victory marks a significant departure for Chicago, where the mayor and labor unions have traditionally sparred.