Chicago Mayoral Race Highlights Divisions and Priorities.
The Chicago mayoral runoff between progressive Cook County commissioner Brandon Johnson and moderate former Chicago public schools chief Paul Vallas highlights the racial and ideological divides within the Democratic Party. Black and Latino voters who supported other candidates in the first round are the most important constituency, and the result could hint at the mood of the Democratic electorate as the 2024 presidential election gets underway. The two candidates have courted Black pastors and community leaders during the runoff, and Latinos could prove to be a critical swing group.