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politics2 years ago

Chicago's Mayoral Election: Spending, Outreach, and Violence

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor. Vallas raised $18 million and spent nearly $17 million of it en route to a 52% to 48% loss to Johnson, according to recently filed state campaign finance records. Johnson, meanwhile, raised $8.6 million and spent $9.3 million, with most of his money coming from progressive labor groups tied to the Chicago Teachers Union or the Service Employees International Union.

via Chicago Tribune|
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politics2 years ago

Brandon Johnson's Victory in Chicago's Mayoral Race and the Challenges Ahead

Brandon Johnson, a progressive county commissioner, won the Chicago mayoral race by defeating Paul Vallas, a more conservative Democrat, after finishing second in the first round of balloting. Johnson won over liberal voters across the city by tapping into the vast network of progressive groups in Chicago and pitching voters on a public safety plan that went beyond policing. He also capitalized on key endorsements from Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Jesús G. García. Johnson's victory was a "huge rebuke" of the tough-on-crime policies pitched by Vallas, and he will take over a deeply divided Chicago.

via The New York Times|
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politics2 years ago

Chicago's Mayoral Election: Results and Takeaways

Brandon Johnson has been elected as the new mayor of Chicago, defeating Paul Vallas with 51% of the vote. Johnson won in wards on the South, West, and North sides, while Vallas won on the Northwest and Southwest sides. The win comes after Johnson came in second to Vallas in February's first round. Voter turnout will be certified once all mail-in ballots are counted by the elections board.

via Chicago Tribune|
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politics2 years ago

Chicago's 2023 Mayoral Election: Results and Takeaways

Brandon Johnson has been elected as the new mayor of Chicago, defeating Paul Vallas in a tight race. Johnson's support grew tremendously between the February 28 election and Tuesday's victory, claiming a huge swathe of the South Side, the West Side, and large portions of the North Side. Johnson, a former teacher and Cook County commissioner, was backed heavily by the Chicago Teachers Union and has promised to push progressive policies. Vallas conceded to Johnson on Tuesday night but said he'll support the mayor-elect as he transitions into the role.

via Block Club Chicago|
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politics2 years ago

Brandon Johnson emerges victorious in Chicago mayoral runoff

Brandon Johnson, a former public school teacher, has won the Chicago mayoral race with a slim margin of victory over former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas. Vallas conceded to Johnson on Tuesday, even though mail-in votes for the runoff election will not be counted for days. Johnson capitalized on comments Vallas made years ago about critical race theory and he has blasted both endorsements and campaign donations Vallas received from prominent Republicans. Johnson was endorsed by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.

via ABC News|
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politics2 years ago

Brandon Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Election, Defeating Paul Vallas.

Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat and Cook County commissioner, has won the Chicago mayoral election with 51% of the vote, defeating former CPS CEO and city budget director Paul Vallas. Johnson, who was largely unknown six months ago, faces the challenge of bringing together a city divided on how to deal with crime and other big issues. He was endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union and will be sworn in on May 15.

via WLS-TV|
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politics2 years ago

Brandon Johnson secures progressive victory in Chicago mayoral election.

Brandon Johnson, a Cook County commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer, has won the Chicago mayoral election, defeating former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas in a close race. Johnson, a progressive candidate, focused his campaign on themes of equity and championing working people, proposing new taxes that would mostly affect wealthier individuals. Vallas conceded the election and called for unity.

via Chicago Tribune|
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politics2 years ago

Brandon Johnson emerges victorious in Chicago mayoral race.

Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat and former teacher, has won the Chicago mayoral race, defeating Paul Vallas, the establishment-backed frontrunner. Johnson's campaign focused on taxing the rich and bringing more equity to the city's South and West sides. He was endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union and Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Johnson will have to address fiscal challenges facing the city's public transportation and schools, as well as work with a City Council that recently voted to limit the new mayor's political power.

via Axios|
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politics2 years ago

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election.

Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected as the new mayor of Chicago, defeating former public schools executive Paul Vallas in a tight race. Johnson campaigned on expanding social programs and new taxes, focusing on mental health treatment, affordable housing, and jobs for youth instead of further investing in policing and incarceration. His win is a momentous victory for progressive organizations such as the teachers union. Johnson will succeed Lori Lightfoot as the city's mayor, becoming the highest office of any active teachers union member in recent history.

via USA TODAY|
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politics2 years ago

"Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election"

Brandon Johnson, a progressive Cook County commissioner backed by the Chicago Teachers Union, has won the Chicago mayoral election, defeating Paul Vallas, a moderate former city schools superintendent who campaigned on a pro-police message. Johnson will succeed Lori Lightfoot, who failed to advance to the top-two runoff. The election was marked by a clash between the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, which endorsed Vallas, and the Chicago Teachers Union, which backed Johnson. Johnson's victory is seen as a win for the progressive movement in Chicago politics.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

"Chicagoans elect Brandon Johnson as mayor with concerns over crime and CTU influence"

Brandon Johnson, the current Cook County Commissioner, has been elected as the next mayor of Chicago, beating out Paul Vallas in a runoff election. Johnson, a former CPS teacher and union organizer, received significant backing from unions such as the CTU, American Federation of Teachers, and SEIU. His campaign focused on eliminating Cook County's gang database and combating housing discrimination in Chicago. Johnson and Vallas advanced to the runoff after the February election, in which incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost reelection.

via WGN TV Chicago|
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politics2 years ago

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.

via Block Club Chicago|
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politics2 years ago

Chicago's 2023 Mayoral Election: Insights and Analysis.

The runoff election for Chicago's mayor and 14 ward races took place on April 4th, with early turnout indicators appearing to favor Paul Vallas. Voter turnout was low in several majority African-American and Hispanic wards, with Vallas winning in his strongholds. Voters expressed concerns about public safety and the need for safe recreational spaces for youth. Candidates who engaged in in-person outreach were more likely to earn votes. The final results may not be known on Election Day.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
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politics2 years ago

"Mayoral Runoff Election in Chicago: Unifying the City and Working Together"

Chicago voters are choosing between two candidates with different visions for the city in the mayoral runoff election. Paul Vallas, a former public schools executive, has campaigned on a conservative platform, calling for a larger police force, a crackdown on crime, and more charter schools. His opponent, Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner and union organizer, has campaigned as a proud progressive who wants to expand social programs, spend more on neighborhood schools, and add new taxes. The election comes as Chicago fights to regain its prepandemic swagger, with rising crime rates, an emptier downtown, and census estimates showing a loss of residents.

via The New York Times|
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