In the other race, Ruth Cruz received over 51% of votes against Jessica Gutirrez, also with all precincts reporting. Operations at polling places have been running smooth only 14 had a late start Tuesday morning and there havent been any major complaints so far, Bever said. You can read more about Johnson on his Twitter account. He currently serves as the chairman of the City Councils Black Caucus, and serves on a variety of committees, including education and child development, as well as the rules and ethics committee. We dont have to choose between toughness and compassion. I ran for mayor to bring this city together and its clear, based on the results tonight, that this city is deeply divided. We dont have to choose between rich and poor, old and young. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Supporters cheer at mayoral candidate Brandon Johnsons election night party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago as Johnson takes the lead in the polls against opponent Paul Vallas, Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Vincent Feldman, an 18-year-old senior at Notre Dame College Prep, voted for the first time in February. Two of the top ten wards the 46th and 48th were wards that heavily favored Johnson. Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more. Several analysts predicted he could win up to 70% of the uncounted absentee votes. Activist Ja'Mal Green (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). We dont have to choose between rich and poor, old and young. The work has been done. The two candidates also have very different visions for Chicago Public Schools. Voters stood in the garage, chatting and sipping Coca-Cola, Michelob Ultra and Bud Light, awaiting Ciaravinos arrival as upbeat hits by Whitney Houston and Bill Withers blared over the speakers. You can read more about Vallas on his campaign website. He was elected to the City Council in 2011 and represents the 6th Ward on the citys Far South Side. He said he thinks the Chicago Teachers Union, which has gained more political power over the years, is problematic. Its not that Vallas could do much about it, McMillan said, but that Vallass opponent, CTU organizer and former public schools teacher Brandon Johnson, would help the union rather than try to stop its momentum. Theres still a value to be had by mobilizing an army of field workers, Hopkins said. It could be the case that some of the voters on the South Side who felt like they couldnt vote for us didnt vote at all. 4 takeaways from Chicagos mayoral election. The profiles are part of ourelection hub, where youll also finda quizthatll pair you with the candidate who aligns with your values,a mock up of what your ballot will look like and much more. Technically, the Chicago Board of Elections has until April 18 to count all vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by 7 p.m. on election night, Fran Spielman reports. We outperformed on the South Side in terms of the margin. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports. Were not for defunding the police, his wife, Renee, who came to vote with him, said, but then conceded, (The police) do need to not be so loyal to each other and get rid of the ones that are bad.. His mom, Iris Laracuent, has been teaching him to be more locally engaged. The 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2023 to elect the mayor of Philadelphia. With a race for mayor on the ballot, the voter turnout was higher in Chicago than in the suburbs where the biggest races were mostly school board elections and the highest voter turnout was in . Paul Vallas addresses the crowd at his election night party to concede the race to Brandon Johnson. And of course, voter resources! Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca has also earned plenty of attention for his campaign, and is looking to finish what he started after losing in a runoff to Rahm Emanuel in the 2015 election. 1 of 98. Excitement is building at Brandon Johnsons election night watch party Tuesday evening as the Chicago mayoral candidate holds a narrow lead over Paul Vallas with 95% of precincts reporting. Sharkey said the citys progressive movement will still have to fight for recognition but thats a new, welcome fight. Chamberlain said she does understand why voters might feel overwhelmed with choosing between two starkly different candidates. Not to say (Vallas) wont do good for the South Side, but if someones living in the area, they see whats going on every day. As a citizen, Im just asking for safety, Bilgin said. Follow Sun-Times and WBEZ runoff coverage on Aprils Election Day. Incumbent Democratic mayor Joe Hogsett is running for re-election to a third term in office. Apr 4, 2023, 7:44pm PDT Brandon Johnson celebrates at his election watch party Tuesday night at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, 2121 S. Prairie Ave. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, a paid organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union, will become Chicago's 57th mayor. At tables along the sides of the building, people are sitting, looking anxious, while others are getting drinks at the cash bar. City elections in Chicago, Illinois (2023) - Ballotpedia Bidens pragmatic approach to politics and policies is validated just look at the pivots from the Vallas and Johnson campaigns. Its critically important. The turnout was good. With 91% of precincts reporting, Clay was carrying 55.3% of the vote compared to 44.7% for business executive Kim Walz, a former aide to U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley. The turnout that weve seen since 6 a.m. is closely matching what we just saw on Feb. 28 but it is improving as the hours go along, Bever said. With roughly 90,000 of uncounted votes by mail and a return rate of roughly 52%, that would mean that Johnson can expect to pick up 32,760 votes. So its critically important that we use this opportunity to come together, Vallas said. The top two vote-getters will go to a runoff. My name is Brandon Johnson, and I cant wait to be sworn in as the next mayor of the greatest city in the world, a euphoric Johnson, 47, told cheering supporters at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, 2121 S. Prairie Ave. To the Chicagoans who did not vote for me, heres what I want you to know: that I care about you. Chicago Mayor Election Results 2023 - The New York Times Lee was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot last year, but now she is poised to become its first elected Chinese American alderperson. Signs, pins, flyers and t-shirts displayed Ciaravinos campaign slogan: Your safety is my concern.. Monique Scott is up 36 percentage points with half of the precincts counted:Monique Scott: 68.10%Creative Scott: 31.90%https://t.co/dX6kzO1Mb9, Only 2,441 votes (0.6%) separate Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson in the latest vote dump. We need to figure out how to actually invest in those neighborhoods and pull people into the political process, Sharkey said. 91% of precincts reporting in 43rd; appointed incumbent Ald. Chicago chose progress over moderation on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.s death. 11th Ward Ald. Meanwhile in the 45th Ward, Ald. And I think were going to have to organize people and try to buildsupport for a program thats going to change things. Please, please, please. The Northwest and Southwest Sides and along the lakefront have had the strongest voter turnout so far. Gilbert Gil Villegas (36th) and Ald. Then she turned to a woman who had just registered to vote. He also came out Tuesday to volunteer for Ald. Mayor Lori Lightfoot (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). 19th Ward voters turned out for Vallas in February. Before her tenure as mayor, she served in a variety of positions, including as president of the Chicago Police Board. He has also focused his efforts largely on addressing the problem of violence in the city. Only a few months ago, Johnson was a relative unknown even among some voters in the West Side district he represents on the Cook County Board. Endorsements are a curious Rorschach test. The turnout in several majority African-American wards was also under 20% at mid-afternoon, well below what Johnson needed it to be. At Perkins Bass Elementary School in Englewood, a 16th Ward polling place, a slow stream of voters had trickled in throughout the day. But the Board has till April 18 to tally all votes, including the outstanding 90,000 vote-by-mail ballots. Here's What We Know So Far, Ravinia Festival Tickets For 2023 Concert Series on Sale Monday, Illinois Tulip Festival Will Only Be Open for a Limited Time. A community activist, Green has gained public attention for his work supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, and he also has founded several community organizations, including the Small Business Repair Program and My turn to Own. Knudsen, a former member of Chicagos zoning board of appeals, had under 52% of the vote to Brian Comers more than 48%, with all precincts reporting. Archie said her decision was made by candidates knocking on her door which she said Johnson and 6th Ward aldermanic candidate William Hall, who she voted for in February and Tuesday afternoon, did. 24th WardAld. Roderick Sawyer. Sometimes Paul has not been the person to stick with something, even after we had a conversation about it.. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern sits down with Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO, who announced Wednesday that he will run for mayor of Chicago in 2023. Shes running against candidate Peter Chico. So tonight even though we believe every vote should be counted I called Brandon Johnson and told him that I absolutely expect him to be the next mayor of Chicago., When some of his supporters shouted, No, Vallas responded: Please, please, please. The glow of two giant projectors with Paul Vallas logo filled a ballroom of the Hyatt Hotel downtown as reporters and supporters including Alds. I worked with Paul Vallas and some of his actions are why Im here, so I can avoid seeing him again, Thompson, 79, said. But no ones going to concede if theres enough outstanding ballots for it to make a difference.. In North Lawndale, Monique Scott supporters gathered at Soul and sipped on drinks named Mo for the Win and The Alderwoman while awaiting results. Johnsons cousin, Yarkona Hall, at the candidates watch party. Chico won 40 percent of the vote in last Februarys municipal election, with Guajuardo coming a distant second in a crowded field, getting 27 percent of the vote. I think the people who make corporate opinion, I think corporate money and I think the bureaucracyof the city is largely going to be against that program. While Simmons said both mayoral candidates are fairly decent, but voted for Johnson because he understands what people are going through living in an impoverished community on the West Side. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Early voting for the. Chicago Ald. People can say a lot, but what they are actually able to accomplish is the difference.. The civil rights movement and the labor rights movement have finally collided. Villegas secured 58% of the votes with 100% of the precincts reporting. He has also served in the Illinois Senate and on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, and gained local fame for supporting Bernie Sanders in the 2016 and 2020 elections. Theyre speaking to each other. They know me when they come in because Ive been sitting here every election. Nicole Lees campaign in the 11th Ward at New Furama in Chinatown. Based on our understanding of how the absentees came in on Feb. 28, how our votes are growing and just some modeling that weve done on where those absentees are from, we feel very confident about the absentee votes.. But she waited too long to recognize that Johnson was the real threat standing in the way of her reelection bid. The beautiful part of this campaign was that it started from a love of the community and grew with the voice of the community, Mathias said in a statement. Decrying the utter breakdown of law and order in Chicago, Vallas vowed to fill 1,700 police vacancies, in part, by luring back officers who retired or transferred to other departments and running day and night classes at the police academy. As Election Day unfolded, early turnout indicators appeared to favor Vallas. Despite her encouraging her son to vote, Cope said she was worried about the sincerity of politicians running for office in this cycle. Vallas supporters coming in to vote Monday morning seemed to agree that he was the candidate they felt would handle public safety best though Valerie Thomas, a lifelong Morgan Park resident, said she came out to support Vallas because of his past with CPS. You can read more about Vallas on his campaign website. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern sits down with Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO, who announced Wednesday that he will run for mayor of Chicago in 2023. Alderpersons Emma Mitts, Walter Burnett Jr., Michelle Harris, Derrick Curtis, Roderick Sawyer, Anthony Beale and David Moore used their political capital to vouch for Vallas. While the voters were slowly making their way to the ballot box at Welles Park, the handful of polling judges swapped tales of their history working the polls. Catanzara, who would've been a longshot as a candidate, told ABC-7 he would not be running for mayor and instead would focus on his re-election as union president, the network reported Aug. 8 . The 11th Ward which comprises Chinatown, Armour Square, Bridgeport, Canaryville, and McKinley Park was redrawn last year to become Chicagos first-ever Asian-majority ward after years of advocacy by Chinatown community members. Its indescribable, he said. While Laura Cope, a Chatham resident for more than 20 years, didnt meet the candidates or know who was running in the 21st outside the signs her friends had put up, she still wanted to stress the importance of voting to her 14-year-old son Malik Gist. Chicago Ald. He said no to the boos. Johnson, a former public school teacher and Chicago Teachers Union organizer, is Chicagos 57th mayor. Todays update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the days biggest stories. Mayor Lori Lightfoot crisscrossed Chicago to kick off her re-election campaign, acknowledging public safety is the top issue and doubling down on her support for police Supt. Wilkinson said hed previously voted for Mayor Lori Lightfoot, but that her downfall was an inability to affect crime and retain police officers something he thinks will plague the next mayor as well. Brandon Johnson won the election to become Chicago's next mayor, but more than 270,000 voters still cast their ballots for Paul Vallas. Its a right, its a privilege and its an honor, Wilkinson said. I think young people are starting to wake up and see that the fight for laborers is a big deal, he said. Former CTU President Jesse Sharkey, who has gone back to teaching 9th grade civics at South Shore high school, said the success of a CTU-backed candidate is profoundly gratifying more than a decade after social justice-oriented leaders took over the union. I value you and I want to hear from you. Inside the basement of the Welles Park fieldhouse on the North Side, only a handful of voters had trickled in within an hour of the polls opening at 6 a.m. 2023 Chicago mayoral candidates answer Tribune questionnaire The differences between mayoral candidates is so stark. Taliaferro received nearly 51% of the votes with 96% of precincts reporting. The candidates include a multimillionaire businessman and a community activist, a congressman, two City Council members, a former schools chief, a state representative and a Cook County commissioner. With 95% of precincts reporting, Monique Scott secured nearly 67% of the vote compared to about 33% of the vote for her opponent, who ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2019. Mr. George Wilkinson, who also went to cast his vote at Simeon Career Academy Tuesday afternoon, agreed. Howard Brookins Jr. Hall backed by the Chicago Teachers Union led with 57% of the vote over Wooten with all precincts reporting. One election judge, who didnt want to be named, said the turnout was way less than usual a dire statement given the 16th Ward had less than 22% of registered voters fill out ballots in February. Im nervous Ive heard people tell me, and even some tonight, that if [Johnson] wins, theyre going to move away.. Businessman Willie Wilson (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). It could be the case that some of the voters on the South Side who felt like they couldnt vote for us didnt vote at all.. Nicole Lee. David Brown. 370 votes separate Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson in the latest vote totals that show a 50-50 tie pic.twitter.com/LauC8NCxop. Mayor Lori Lightfoot urges Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to halt transports of They believe its possible. This neighborhood this is the 47th Ward they always come out, said Deborah Joshua, an election judge since 2016. The city of Chicago, Illinois, held general elections for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, city council, and police district councils on February 28, 2023. Vallas, who was City Halls revenue and budget director under former Mayor Richard M. Daley, promised not to ask Chicago taxpayers for one more penny until he scoured the $28 billion in city and local government agency spending under the mayors control to determine whether it was being spent wisely. Holyfield, 35, brought her 12-year-old daughter, who goes by Kendra II, to vote, a move Dysoin applauded as a way to get young voters to the polls. Postal Service jacket into the voting booth. The two candidates also have very different visions for Chicago Public Schools. Chicago Mayor Runoff Live Election Results 2023 - NBC News While some races may be determined before the nights end, others such as the mayoral race may not be known until days after the election, when most of the mail-in ballots are counted. Early voting was strong over the past couple weeks. Read more here. Eleven candidates running for mayor of Chicago in 2023 Three wards on the Far South Side will be sending new faces to the City Council. With 90,000 absentee ballots uncounted and a 52% return rate, Johnson, a paid organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union, could become the next mayor by winning a narrow majority of those outstanding votes. But you all know its very clear that one bullet cant kill a dream. Lets build on what weve got.. And, for the young people who are coming up in this movement, I hope that they have a similar sense of possibility.. We dont have to choose between toughness and compassion. Perennial candidate Willie Wilson pleaded with Black voters on Black radio to vote Vallas. We profiled each candidate in an effort to give you a fuller picture of who is going to be on your ballot come election day. Buckner was raised in Roseland and Washington Heights, and his current house district represents parts of Bronzeville, Gold Coast, Hyde Park, River North, South Shore and Woodlawn, among others. Mayor Lori. pic.twitter.com/r7qsvk0ZZE. Its the way they want to reshape society. Here's What We Know So Far. Illinoi State Rep. Kam Buckner announced Thursday he plans to run for mayor of Chicago, throwing his hat into the ring amid a growing list of candidates. Jess G. Garca, a congressman and mayoral candidate, and Julia Ramirez, who was running for . I-55 Shut Down in Both Directions Due to Large Crash' Amid Dust Storm in South-Central Illinois, Blowing Dust Warning' Issued in Illinois After Dust Storm Causes Large I-55 Crash, Portillo's Adds New Menu Item to Restaurants Nationwide and It's Now Available, How Much Could You Get in New $725M Facebook Settlement? Vallas has cited his experiences in running large school districts as hes hit the campaign trail, and has pledged to make massive changes to the citys finances, address issues of public safety and to integrate parents more effectively into the educational system.
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