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Teacher Brandon Johnson beats billionaire in Chicago mayor race

He defeats Paul Vallas in runoff between two Democrats

The Independent UK

Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral race

“Chicago, how the heck are you?” Johnson called out, upon taking the stage at the Grand Horizon Ballroom, 2121 S. Prairie Ave., to claim victory. “Tonight is the gateway to a new future for our city.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson tops Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor, AP says

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson has defeated Paul Vallas to become the next mayor of Chicago, The Associated Press has declared.

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After tight race for mayor, Black political establishment may face a ‘reckoning’

What will it mean if ward-level data show Black voters cast ballots for Johnson, while their City Council representatives backed Vallas?

Chicago Sun-Times

With CTU help, Clay claims North Side’s 46th Ward seat, as Knudsen struggles to hold 43rd Ward appointment

Replacing outgoing 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman, Angela Clay becomes the first African American to represent the North Side ward, bringing the total number of Council seats held by African Americans to 20. Rival Kim Walz conceded less than two hours after the polls closed.

Chicago Sun-Times

4 takeaways from Chicago’s mayoral election between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson

Chicago’s youth just don’t want to vote. Not even Sen. Bernie Sanders could boost turnout from the youngest voters. But both candidates’ pivot to the center could be a model for the national party in 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson or Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor? Voters have their say as city waits to learn who won

CHICAGO — After a lengthy and highly charged election season, Chicago voters have gone to the polls to choose between Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas for mayor.

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Voters head to the polls to select Chicago's next mayor

CHICAGO — Storms were believed to be responsible for temporary power outages Tuesday at four polling places on the Northwest and West sides of Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago voters dismayed by low turnout in mayor’s race: ‘It’s a shame’

After a frustratingly low voting numbers in February, there was hope that more people would cast a ballot this time around. But young voters ages 18-24 did improve their numbers slightly from the February election.

Chicago Sun-Times

Progressive candidate Brandon Johnson elected Chicago’s new mayor

Election had pit Johnson, who previously supported defunding the police, against the centrist Paul Vallas, who was endorsed by the police union

The Guardian - US

It’s Election Day in Wisconsin and Chicago (among others)

Welcome to the Tuesday, April 4, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Chicago chooses between progressive, moderate for mayor

Chicago voters are choosing a new mayor to lead the heavily Democratic city

The Independent UK

Mayor’s race reaches final moments, Chicago State University faculty go on strike and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heated mayoral race wraps up, but outcome may not be known for days

“I highly doubt either camp will concede on election night because up to 100,000 votes may not be counted when we go to bed on election night,” said pollster Matt Podgorski of M3 Strategies.

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As Chicago's most active voting precinct, Cook County inmates vote with help from jail and advocates

CHICAGO — Chicago’s most active voting precinct has an unlikely cornerstone. A big chunk of its voters don’t cast ballots at an elementary school gym or a library — they vote from jail.

Salon

Will Chicago elect school privatizer?

Vallas is running on his educational record in Philly and New Orleans — but some parents say it was disastrous

Autosport

NASCAR Cup Richmond: Larson sees off Hendrick team-mate Berry for victory

The fight for victory sparked into life after Noah Gragson slammed the outside wall, forcing the sixth caution of the race, which saw all the lead-lap cars pit with Martin Truex Jr retaining the lead off pitroad.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas campaign down to the wire in ‘most important election in a generation’

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas ended the final weekend of the race by fanning out across the city, from a Dungeons and Dragons-themed bar in Avondale to churches around the South and West sides.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson, Vallas tour South Side churches in final weekend campaign push before mayoral runoff

Two days out from Election Day, Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas focused largely on African American wards where Mayor Lori Lightfoot performed well in the general election.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson pays off more than $3,000 in water bill debts to the city

CHICAGO — Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson paid off more than $3,000 in water and sewer bills to the city after facing criticism over his handling of his personal finances.

The Guardian - US

‘Black labor v white wealth’: can a progressive win Chicago’s mayoral election?

The race could serve as a litmus test for police reform – and Brandon Johnson’s policies on crime could leave him vulnerable in the general election

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Teachers Union members file unfair labor complaint against union over dues money funneled to Brandon Johnson mayoral campaign

CHICAGO — Less than a week before the mayoral runoff election between Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, three CTU members filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the union.

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: This week’s 13 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Cubs fans flocked to Wrigley Field for Opening Day 2023, protesters rallied against a proposed rate hike for Peoples Gas, and more in our best photos of the last week.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Illinois utilities target struggling customers, the next mayor’s public safety plan and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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