Chicago's Next Mayor: A Close Race with Education at Stake.

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are neck and neck in the Chicago mayoral race, with Vallas holding 49.89% of the vote and Johnson holding 50.11% with 88.46% of precincts reporting. Vallas has centered his campaign around public safety, while Johnson has pledged to focus on the root causes of crime by investing in neighborhood development and mental health services. Both candidates have faced controversy during the campaign, with Vallas weathering attacks over his political affiliation and Johnson facing scrutiny over past comments about police funding.