For me, Im big on community service and so is Jim, Feldman said. The civil rights movement and the labor rights movement have finally collided, Johnson said. Expand. The candidates were about 1,828 votes apart with all precincts reporting, though there were as many as 3,481 uncounted mail-in ballots. He has lived in Chicago for 28 years, and he said he worries about the direction the city is headed. We get all these notifications on where to vote, theres all these resources and early voting, so theres really no excuse not to vote, Alvarez said. Paul Vallas has called Brandon Johnson and conceded, a Johnson campaign spokesman says. You can learn more about Green on his Twitter account. Im very certain that, based on the turnout, Paul [Vallas] will have the most votes tonight. 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. Born in Durango, Mexico, Garca was a young proteg of Latino community activist Rudy Lozano, who was a budding political star before he was killed by a gang member. 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.. The turnout in several majority African-American wards was also under 20% at mid-afternoon, well below what Johnson needed it to be. 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.. Thats unfortunate, Bever said, considering that the mayoral election has a greater impact on young people than the presidential election. Ald. Bottom row, from left: Activist Ja'Mal Green, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, businessman Willie Wilson. Nicole Lee. A Cook County commissioner, Johnson was launched into the race with some powerful endorsements from the Chicago Teachers Union and the American Federation of Teachers. I have a little more confidence in him because of his background in education, Thomas, 57, said, noting she disagreed with Johnsons stance on policing. One supporter approached her, tearing up, to tell the alderwoman how proud she was. With 90,000 absentee ballots uncounted and a 52% return rate, Johnson likely will pad his margin of victory as late-returning mail-in ballots are counted later this week. Get everything you need before Election Day with our Voters Guide. He moved from San Francisco about six months ago. James Gardiner cruised to victory in Tuesdays election in the 45th Ward, while a political newcomer was besting the daughter of former Congressman Luis Gutirrez by a slim margin in another Northwest Side race in the 30th Ward. She has drawn a number of challengers in this years race, including several members of the Chicago City Council and a host of high-profile political names that have already begun inundating the airwaves with ads seeking to separate themselves from the pack. 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. 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. Honestly I dont think (Vallas) is going to save the city. He owes his meteoric rise to the millions in contributions and thousands of campaign foot soldiers provided by the CTU and its affiliates, SEIU Locals 1 and 73, SEIU Heathcare, AFSCME Council 31 and United Working Families. 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. Betty Archie, a 40-year Chatham resident, went to cast her vote for mayor and alderperson Tuesday afternoon at Simeon Career Academy in the 6th Ward, which also served as a polling place for some 21st Ward residents. Paul Vallas Election Night party - doors opening at 7. Up to 1,114 mail-in votes remain uncounted. To the Chicagoans who did not vote for me, heres what I want you to know: That I care about you. Drinks on me, Villegas told a crowd of supporters gathered at Barcocina in West Town. Andres Cuadra, a Chicago police detective, stopped by Wildwood Elementary to vote Tuesday morning. 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. You can visit the mayors campaign website here. However, overall turnout is on track to be at about 36-38% citywide, Bever said. 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. Im in that 18 to 24 age group that doesnt vote enough, Carrasquillo said. Regardless of party, all candidates who enter the gubernatorial race will face off in a primary election on Oct. 14. He wants other young people to know they can speak their minds and voting is a way to do that. We are experiencing the very dream of the greatest man who ever walked the earth. ), but restricted until after 1 p.m. at sites with spring turkey hunting. With a burst of good will generated by his $1.2 million gas giveaways, millionaire businessman Willie Wilson on Monday joined the race to send Mayor Lori Lightfoot into political retirement after a single term. Max Bever of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners says the heaviest turnout, once again, has been on the Northwest and Southwest sides and parts of the lakefront. On the West Side, Ald. Note: rather than listing the candidates in alphabetical order, we have listed them in the order in which they would currently appear on the Feb. 28 ballot. I want to work with you. Archie said candidates being visible and allowing people to tell them their needs was all she needed from politicians to earn her vote. In less than one month, nine mayoral candidates will duke it out in an effort to ascend to Chicago's highest office, with the 2023 election kicking into high gear. Tom Tunney, who endorsed Vallas. You can read more about Johnson on his Twitter account. Here are more glimpses into the scenes at the watch parties for Johnson and Vallas: The energy in here has picked up a ton in the past half hour. 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. Meanwhile, a band of bagpipers had been preparing to play for guests, but appeared to be leaving the event as Johnsons lead grew. How Much Could You Get in New $725M Facebook Settlement? Nicole Lee addresses supporters at her watch party. 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, Vallas said. He said Johnsons connection to the labor movement is key to many of them. Ive seen [Lees] hard work over the past year, Mah said. Jim Gardiner is up 9.6 percentage points over Megan Mathias with nearly 83% of the precincts tallied. Three wards on the Far South Side will be sending new faces to the City Council. After he cast his ballot, Michael Turco, 30, said he had just registered to vote in Chicago. Shes also disappointed by the lower voter turnout for this years municipal elections. Her campaign has had a heavy focus on transparency in government, on the citys handling of violent crime, and on education, with tabs dedicated to those topics on her campaign website. Much of her tenure has been spent leading the city through COVID-19 and dealing with high crime, which spiked dramatically in 2020. Many of Vallas detractors at the polling place said they had worked in education. Feldman said hes disappointed about the low voter turnout among young people. Polls have closed in Tuesdays runoff election, as Chicago prepares to greet its 57th mayor and residents of 14 wards wait to see who will go on to represent them in City Council. Hall, lamenting the citys crime problems, said Johnsons candidacy has already made her feel different about her safety. Vallas thank you list includes Sen. Dick Durbin, former Secretary of State Jesse White, Congressman Bobby Rush, former Senate Pres. Autoplay. Its not the same for presidential elections, where we see much higher youth turnout.. How you doing?. With the city heavily split during this election cycle, it came down to less than 20,000 votes between the two candidates as of Wednesday morning. 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. Its a necessary part of our democracy.. Tonight is the beginning of a Chicago that truly invests in all of its people. You can read more about his campaign on his website. Despite an avalanche of business contributions that allowed him to outspend Johnson by 2-to-1, Vallas could not overcome his own statements on talk radio, Facebook and Twitter that left voters in this overwhelmingly Democratic city believing he is an anti-abortion, pro-voucher Republican. We dont have to choose between rich and poor, old and young. She said he helped her fill out her ballot with things hed learned at school. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times; Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times. Family, friends and supporters of 11th Ward Ald. Sophia King, Ald. Note: Frederick Collins and Johnny Logalbo fell short of the required number of valid voter signatures, and were removed from the ballot by the Chicago Board of Elections. Monday broke a record for early voting in a single day with about 30,000 people voting, likely to avoid Tuesdays chance of storms. At Morgan Park High School in the 19th Ward, a more consistent stream of voters entered to cast ballots. Follow Sun-Times and WBEZ runoff coverage on Aprils Election Day. And things arent going well in the city, Cuadra said. Young people are quick to complain on social media, but then they dont vote.. Vallas then addressed supporters who gathered for a watch party. Chicago chose progress over moderation on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.s death. Election 2023 The Ballot The Latest Chicago Needs More Shelters And Federal Money As Thousands Of Migrants Are Arriving, Mayor Says Some migrants have to wait days at police stations as officials look for shelter for them, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. You can read more about Sawyer on his aldermanic page. Garca lost a head-to-head runoff against Emanuel in the 2015 mayoral race, and was elected to Congress for the first time in 2019. Mayoral candidates, top row from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. And I think were going to have to organize people and try to buildsupport for a program thats going to change things. In the 21st Ward, community organizer Ronnie Mosley declared victory despite a narrow lead over retired firefighter Cornell Dantzler, who refused to concede in the runoff to replace outgoing Ald. Adrian Rojas, a 32-year-old who works for SEIU, said when he was campaigning for Johnson, he saw a lot of excitement among young people. 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. By mid-afternoon, Hispanic wards were recording some of the lowest turnouts in the city, including the: 12th (17.1%); 14th (12.4%); 15th (13%); 22nd (13.6%) and 31st (15.5%). Because this campaign has always been about building a better, stronger, safer Chicago for all the people of Chicago. Housing organizer Angela Clay appears poised to be the first Black person to represent the North Sides 46th Ward, as she secured 55.8% of the votes compared to 44.2% for Walgreens executive Kim Walz, who conceded the race to Clay. Eric Evans, a 24th Ward resident and truck driver, said he has never seen an alderperson so hands-on and engaged.. Be sure to watch our video interviews with the candidates as well, where we ask each contender 13 questions. Its the way they want to reshape society. Ayanna Thomas, a lifelong Belmont Cragin resident, didnt think she was going to make it to her polling place at Dr. Jorge Prieto Math and Science Academy in the 36th Ward after an hour-long commute from work. Two of the top ten wards the 46th and 48th were wards that heavily favored Johnson. Lenny Zieben came out to vote with his family at Jonathan Scammen Public School Tuesday afternoon. Johnson garnered about 49% of votes. Timmy Knudsen has represented since Lightfoot appointed him to the seat in September after Michele Smith stepped down. We put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears into organizing work. Hall will replace outgoing Ald. As a citizen, Im just asking for safety, Bilgin said. As we enter the final weeks leading up to the Feb. 28 election, WBEZ and the Sun-Times have rolled out valuable tools to keep you informed as you prepare to make your voice heard. So did Bryan McMillan, who slipped his ballot that he filled out at home into a dropbox. John Moore took a wonderful photo of his first morels, then played coy on where. pic.twitter.com/RvWmpJ2Thj, Excitement is building at Brandon Johnsons watch party. Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected Chicago mayor on Tuesday. And, for the young people who are coming up in this movement, I hope that they have a similar sense of possibility.. All rights reserved. Although his father, Eugene Sawyer, was appointed mayor, an alderman has never been elected to the citys top post. Guajuardo is an Army National Guard veteran and labor organizer. 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. 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. Im nervous Ive heard people tell me, and even some tonight, that if [Johnson] wins, theyre going to move away.. Retired Secretary of State Jesse White quickly threw his support behind him once the runoff was determined. They advanced from a field of nine candidates in the February 28 general election. Ald. And theyre fired up.. We are experiencing the very dream of the greatest man who ever walked the earth, Johnson said. Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson could be on a path to becoming Chicagos 57th mayor, after taking a razor-thin lead over Paul Vallas in Tuesdays election. Lora Chamberlain brought her beagle, Donna, with her to vote at Stephen Hayt Elementary School in the 48th Ward on Tuesday morning. 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. In less than one month, nine mayoral candidates will duke it out in an effort to ascend to Chicago's highest office, with the 2023 election kicking into high gear. After record-breaking early voting during Chicagos mayoral race, the turnout on Election Day so far has been slow, just like during the first round five weeks ago. Walz conceded less than two hours after the polls closed. Its indescribable, he said. Remarkable. Brian Hopkins (2nd), a Vallas supporter, has called them the new machine.. His campaign is almost entirely self-funded. Emil Jones, Ald. But, I feel good about where we are. The 18-to-24 year-old turnout also remains stubbornly low, Bever said. Many had been there all day for at least the last two weeks, during the stretch of early voting. He was elected to the City Council in 2011 and represents the 6th Ward on the citys Far South Side. They believe in defunding the police. Early voting was strong over the past couple weeks. Vincent Feldman, an 18-year-old senior at Notre Dame College Prep, voted for the first time in February. Many have sought to show their progressives bona fides, others say theyd be tougher on crime a dominant issue. The rest will have to wait. Officials at the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners reported nearly 3,400 mail ballots could still make their way in from the ward spanning Lincoln Park, plus parts of Old Town and the Gold Coast. Roderick Sawyer announcing he will run for Chicago mayor next year, the question is, how does he do it? U.S. Rep. Jess Chuy Garca (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). A small but loud group of supporters are gathering at Thirty65 on the Southeast Side. And for the young people who are coming up in this movement, I hope that they have a similar sense of possibility.. With Ald. Walter Burnett, 27th, and Brian Hopkins, 2nd slowly started to file in before the polls closed at 7 p.m. Vallas supporter Ivan Rittenberg arrived early donning two Vallas buttons one on his jacket and another on his flat cap. Patrick Daley Thompson after he was convicted a month earlier on tax charges and had to step down. 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. And the kids is the future.. Heres a look at the nine candidates, one of whom will be running Chicago come spring. SEARCH. 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. He has also focused his efforts largely on addressing the problem of violence in the city. If Clays lead holds, the number of Black City Council members will remain the same as 2019 with 20 members. They believe its possible. Nicole Lee gathered at her watch party at New Furama restaurant in Chicagos Chinatown neighborhood as polls closed throughout the ward and city. So we created a questionnaire to get to know the people behind the policies. The board last night reported that 184,723 people had cast their ballots before Election Day. Youre gonna have to find some kind of programs that keep young people involved in things, otherwise their only outlet is the street, Wilkinson said. The contrast between the two runoff opponents could not have been more stark when it comes to the future of policing, public education and municipal finance. Bidens pragmatic approach to politics and policies is validated just look at the pivots from the Vallas and Johnson campaigns. An election for Mayor of Indianapolis is scheduled to be held on November 7, 2023. Thats all baked into the models, Lee said. Alfredo Alvarez, a 20-year Belmont Cragin resident, agreed, blaming a historical distrust in politicians for Chicagos past of low voter turnout. Bottom row, from left: Activist Ja'Mal Green, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, businessman Willie Wilson. 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. Read the full report from Matthew Hendrickson and Mary Norkol. He has also focused his efforts largely on addressing the problem of violence in the city. The 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2023 to elect the mayor of Philadelphia. The list of contenders looking to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continued to grow on Tuesday, as community activist JaMal Green entered the field. I like that hes talking about it in a way that hes kind of serious about it, feels like hes been a little bit tough on it, and doesnt want to tolerate it anymore.. She, much like Simmons, said the biggest factor in her voting was looking for a change, though she declined to say who she thought would do that best. I always speak my mind and I teach my kids to do the same, Laracuent said. The turnout was good. Supporters Brynne Hovde (left) and Anjanette Young 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. In his victory speech, Johnson noted that his election came on the anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Several candidates will take another crack at winning the mayoral job, including former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca and Dr. Willie Wilson. Activist Ja'Mal Green (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). In North Lawndale, Monique Scott supporters gathered at Soul and sipped on drinks named Mo for the Win and The Alderwoman while awaiting results. Monique Scott packed Soul to celebrate the candidates early lead. Chamberlain said she does understand why voters might feel overwhelmed with choosing between two starkly different candidates. But they also believe in what theyre doing. Remarkable. Hes opened up something that we lost a long time ago and it really is hope.. Joseph Craan, a City Colleges of Chicago math professor, said he voted for Brandon Johnson based on Paul Vallass record in Chicago. About a block away, Johnson said he felt confident he would be victorious. A Cook County commissioner, Johnson was launched into the race with some powerful endorsements from the Chicago Teachers Union and the American Federation of Teachers. Its looking like a slow and sleepy Election Day, he said. Should no candidate receive 50% of the vote in the October election, a runoff . Whoops, claps and a standing ovation greet Ciaravino as he enters the room. 370 votes separate Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson in the latest vote totals that show a 50-50 tie pic.twitter.com/LauC8NCxop. Susan Silver, a Lincoln Park resident, has been torn over who to vote for mayor, stuck between the Chicago Teachers Union-backed Johnson and Fraternal Order of Police-endorsed Vallas. Scott hugged her, saying, Now weve got work to do.. The 2023 candidates for mayor of Chicago By Chicago Tribune staff Jan 31, 2023 at 1:19 pm Expand Mayoral candidates, top row from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess. By 3 p.m., the share of voters under 45 was 34.1%, short of what Johnson needed it to be. Michael said some young people arent getting out to vote because they dont think it makes a difference. I dont get the lack of urgency or why people arent taking it more seriously, said Chamberlain, an Edgewater resident. The race was too close to call, but both candidates expressed optimism. With 90,000 absentee ballots uncounted and a 52% return rate, Johnson likely will pad his margin of victory as late-returning mail-in ballots are counted later this week. Pressed for a prediction, Lee said, Im not in the prediction business. In some countries, people dont have the right to vote like we have.. Kirk Simmons was among a handful of voters casting ballots at Higgins Community Academy in West Pullman Tuesday morning. 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. Theyre speaking to each other. 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. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward that includes Austin. Shes very thorough.. and extremely transparent about all the work she does, and thats the kind of partner I want to have at the city level because theres a big overlap in the constituents we serve.. pic.twitter.com/BREII03HhP. Chicago Ald. King has represented Chicagos fourth ward since April 2016, having lived in the area for 30 years. I want to say its a new day in the 6th Ward. Johnson supporters are feeling very optimistic pic.twitter.com/R62eN3JbRe, Supporters cheer as mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson takes the lead ahead of opponent Paul Vallas.https://t.co/LU21cztq3tLive Results: Chicago Runoff Elections 2023https://t.co/LU21cztq3t pic.twitter.com/yCKNCHx3dW. They believe in ending capitalism and replacing it with socialism. Try not to hold your breath for the final outcome. After an exhausting, five-week battle for the heart and soul of Chicago, Johnson narrowly defeated former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, who led early, only to have Johnson overtake him and stay there.

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