Nerves are high among Vallas supporters huddled in front of a television screen projecting election results, as Brandon Johnson took his first lead of the night. Brandon Johnson won the election to become Chicago's next mayor, but more than 270,000 voters still cast their ballots for Paul Vallas. 24th WardAld. Mary Ann Ahern reports. Polls showed him trailing by nearly 25 percentage points with more than 90% of precincts reporting. Meanwhile in the 45th Ward, Ald. You can read more about Vallas on his campaign website. Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close race over former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas, who was backed by the police union. If you really wanna do it, it doesnt matter the weather or any other predicament you have.. And Ive talked to some young people about the ward race, and most of them dont know how City Council works or even what an alderman is, Carrasquillo said. Ciaravino hugged and shook hands with attendees, making the rounds to tables throughout the event space. Chico is a Chicago police officer and a cousin to former Chicago Board of Education president Gary Chico. Community organizer Angela Clay won the North Sides 46th Ward Tuesday night, with the Chicago Teachers Union-backed candidate poised to become the youngest member of the City Council. Chicago mayoral election 2023: Meet the candidates Justin Kaufmann Monica Eng Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Ahead of t his year's election, we wanted to show a fresh side of Chicago's mayoral hopefuls. Hall will replace outgoing Ald. Roderick Sawyer. Normally, 32% of the Chicago electorate is 45 and under. Since joining the mayoral race, Buckner, a self-styled progressive Democrat, has been steadily rolling out policy proposals, including improving CTA service and safety, boosting the citys environmental commitments, and filling vacancies at Chicago Police Department. Sections. If no candidate receives 50% of the vote in that election, then the top-two candidates would advance to a run-off, scheduled for April 4. Of the top ten wards for turnout at mid-afternoon, six were Vallas strongholds: the 19th, 41st, 41st, 45th, 43rd, 44th and 2nd Wards. Mayor Lori Lightfoot shocked Chicagos political establishment in 2019 when she defeated Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in a landslide. Supporters of Paul Vallas at his election-night gathering at the Hyatt Regency in the Loop. The cornerstone of Johnsons anti-violence strategy is the $800 million in new or increased taxes he wants to impose to help bankroll $1 billion in new spending on public schools, public transportation, new housing, health care, mental health and job creation. Im anxious, as anyone would be when its this close, said retiring Ald. 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. He moved from San Francisco about six months ago. Taliaferro received nearly 51% of the votes with 96% of precincts reporting. Departing Ald. Shes running against candidate Peter Chico. Kendra II suggested the next mayor implement three-day weekends for school kids. (Johnson) came to my building and I talked to him, so I voted for him, Archie said. Ariel Reboyras retirement left the 30th Ward field wide open and Gardiners scandal-plagued first term hung over his re-election bid. Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas votes at Robert Healy Elementary School at 3010 S. Parnell Ave., Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Silvana Tabares, and head of the Illinois Restaurant Association Sam Toia. The work has been done. The ward has nearly 1,600 unreturned vote-by-mail ballots. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports. So I think theyre seeing that reflected in him and really want to support that.. Sophia King hopes to defuse tension in city, JaMal Green says city needs a leader who can offer residents hope. And that is some takeaway knowing that in two city elections now, the youngest people in Chicago just dont want to vote. The 2023 Chicago elections will take place in two rounds on February 28, 2023, and April 4, 2023. We dont have to choose between rich and poor, old and young. 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. All rights reserved, Aerosmith Announces 2023 Farwell Tour; Teases to Chicago Date at United Center, Registration For 2023 Chicago Park District Summer Camps Begins Monday. But now its one person, which is amazing, and shes one of us shes homegrown, born and raised here.. Things started off slow in the morning, but at around 11 a.m., polling places started seeing a couple thousand more voters than they did in February at that time, Bever said. Crime and economic development emerged as key issues in both races on the Northwest Side, where Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) remained in a heated race with a community activist vying to lead the West Side ward. That support in money and people allowed Johnson to rise above his greatest vulnerabilities: his past support for the concept of defunding the police; fears that his $800 million tax plan would be job killer that would drive businesses out of Chicago; and Vallas complaint that Johnson has never run anything bigger than a classroom. None of that is surprising. Stacy! Over the past decade, she has been one of the key figures in the unions social justice fight the broader progressive movement. Challenger Lori Torres Whitt, who was backed by the Chicago Teachers Union, received 42% of the votes. Apr 05, 2023 at 9:45 pm. (Hall) came and talked to us also and helped the seniors.. The Cook County commissioner whos backed by the Chicago Teachers Union also plans to create a robust youth hiring program to give our young people hope.. With four hours left until polls closed, 43 of the 970 registered voters assigned to the elementary school polling place had shown up, though its unclear how many voted early or by mail. Then she turned to a woman who had just registered to vote. 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.. 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. Live Chicago mayoral election results and analysis. Johnson was trying to prevent that from happening after winning the coveted endorsement of vanquished mayoral challenger Jesus Chuy Garcia. With 99.6% of precincts reporting, Johnson had 51.42% of the vote to 48.58% for Vallas a margin of 15,872 votes out of 557,422 cast. Autoplay. Chicagoans will hit the polls Tuesday with one big question facing them: Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson? Chicago chose progress over moderation on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.s death. 91% of precincts reporting in 43rd; appointed incumbent Ald. He also is the youngest candidate at age 27. Instead, he vowed to cut the police budget by $150 million by streamlining the number of non-sergeant police supervisors, closing the departments Homan Square facility, and ending the three-year, $33 million ShotSpotter contract. The race was too close to call, but both candidates expressed optimism. 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. The rest of them didnt even come by, Archie said. Only two of the top 10 wards the 46th and 48th were wards that heavily favored Johnson. Chicagoans hit the polls Tuesday for the runoffs with one key question: Vallas or Johnson? Just a lot of reporters so far. Tanieka Smith, stopped to vote at Higgins on her way to work, donning her U.S. We want those votes to be counted, Lee said. Timmy Knudsen who was clinging to a narrow lead in his bid to extend his brief tenure in the affluent 43rd Ward, facing a strong showing from runoff challenger Brian Comer. The turnout was good. Chico led with 62% of the vote over Guajardo, with 88% of precincts reporting in the ward where Sadlowski Garza announced her retirement after two terms. And I think were going to have to organize people and try to build support for a program thats going to change things. A small but loud group of supporters are gathering at Thirty65 on the Southeast Side. At one table sits two cousins and an aunt and uncle of Brandon Johnson. At Morgan Park High School in the 19th Ward, a more consistent stream of voters entered to cast ballots. Vincent Feldman, an 18-year-old senior at Notre Dame College Prep, voted for the first time in February and came out again for Tuesdays runoff. McMillan, 48, has three children at nearby Waters Elementary School. Theres a lot of votes outstanding. James Gardiner in the 45th Ward on the Northwest Side; Ald. His platform includes what he calls a 4-Star Plan, focusing on safety and justice, education, economic opportunity, and stabilizing the citys finances. Lora Chamberlain came out Tuesday morning with her beagle, Donna, to vote at Stephen Hayt Elementary School in the 48th Ward. Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more. Chicagoans will decide today between former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson two mayoral candidates who have vastly different visions for the citys finances, schools and public safety issues. Incumbent Lee was appointed last year by Mayor Lori Lightfoot when former 11th Ward Ald. With Ald. Im nervous Ive heard people tell me, and even some tonight, that if [Johnson] wins, theyre going to move away.. Several analysts predicted he could win up to 70% of the uncounted absentee votes. Roderick Sawyer. 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. Howard Brookins Jr. Hall backed by the Chicago Teachers Union led with 57% of the vote over Wooten with all precincts reporting. My Facebook feed has just been filled with attacks between the two, he said. Rod Sawyer, Ja'Mal Green and his "very close friend Willie Wilson," (who is at the party). Johnson and his opponent Paul Vallas had presented mayoral visions that couldnt differ more. 4 takeaways from Chicagos mayoral election. But, we think well still get to where we need to get.. 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. 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. Candidates Declared Derrick Broze, investigative journalist and candidate for mayor in 2019 Amanda Edwards, former at-large city councilor and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020 (Party affiliation: Democratic) Robert Gallegos, city councilor (Party affiliation: Democratic) Gilbert Garcia, bond investor and former chair of the Houston Metro Board of Directors (Party affiliation: Democratic . Johnson garnered about 49% of votes. You can visit the mayors campaign website here. Read more here. The 42-year-old said she missed the February vote after she slept in too late and then got stuck at work, though she said she wouldve voted for Willie Wilson. Vallas thank you list includes Sen. Dick Durbin, former Secretary of State Jesse White, Congressman Bobby Rush, former Senate Pres. Supporters of 11th Ward aldermanic candidate Anthony Ciaravino trickled into Stockyards Garage in New City, where they gathered just over a month prior as Ciaravino secured his position in the runoff against Lori Lightfoot appointee Ald. Every ballot returned by 7 p.m. Monday will be counted on election night. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Martin Luther King Jr. With all of the precincts reporting the unofficial results showed Lee had received 62% of the vote, while her opponent, Anthony Ciaravino, garnered 38%. Sometimes Paul has not been the person to stick with something, even after we had a conversation about it.. 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. And told him that I absolutely expect him to be the next mayor of Chicago. The crowd booed. Kendra Holyfield and her daughter Kendra pose in front of 16th Ward polling place, Perkins Bass Elementary School in Englewood. They literally proved their worth. Tom Tunney, at the Paul Vallas election-night gathering at the Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Wacker Drive. Kirk Simmons was among a handful of voters casting ballots at Higgins Community Academy in West Pullman Tuesday morning. 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. Despite Johnsons tight lead, others remained optimistic, sipping white claw seltzers, wine and nibbling on pizza, chips and dip while watching results. So its critically important that we use this opportunity to come together.. I think labor has been neglected for a long time. He took the podium at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 9:45 to tell his cheering supporters that he had called Johnson to offer his support to the mayor-elect. Read more here. Its my civic duty to vote, Silver said. Read the full report from Mitchell Armentrout and Kade Heather. Retired Secretary of State Jesse White quickly threw his support behind him once the runoff was determined. Sophia King has represented the 4th Ward that stretches along the lakefront from the South Loop to Bronzeville since 2016, when she was appointed to replace Ald. There, turnout was every bit as anemic as it was on Feb. 28. Vallas was hoping to get over 60% of the Latino vote after winning the Hispanic majority 10th and 30th Wards in Round One. A recent Northwestern University poll of likely voters had the two candidates in a neck-and-neck race. Spencer Ng, owner of Triple Crown Restaurant and lifelong Chinatown resident, said, I never thought the day would come that well see Chinatown unite under one ward and one candidate. Images Show Dramatic Scene of Large Crash on I-55 Amid Dust Storm in South-Central Illinois. While some have said there isnt enough advertising around Election Day, Alvarez disagrees and said the city does a good job of getting the word out. The first round of the election is slated for Feb. 28. But, smaller turnout in way more wards where you have support can make up for that. We need a change, Smith said of both the mayoral and aldermanic offices. Greg Abbott to Stop Bussing Migrants to Chicago. Young people are quick to complain on social media, but then they dont vote.. Eric Evans, a 24th Ward resident and truck driver, said he has never seen an alderperson so hands-on and engaged.. With Lees victory and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth apparently on track to win in the 48th Ward on the North Side, the number of Asian American City Council members could grow to two. On this very day 55 years ago, Dr. King stood on a balcony. Eight City Council races featured all newcomers, including in the 30th Ward, where Jessica Gutirrez, the daughter of former U.S. Rep. Luis Gutirrez, was 260 votes shy of opponent Ruth Cruz with all precincts reporting but up to 1,584 mail-in ballots not counted. Sawyer comes from a family of political leaders, with his father Eugene serving as Chicagos mayor after the death of Harold Washington. By 10:30 p.m., Creative Scotts campaign confirmed he conceded. Lightfoot clearly wanted to face Vallas in the runoff, believing Vallas had a ceiling that would make it difficult for him to get over the 50% hump. He has lived in Chicago for 28 years, and he said he worries about the direction the city is headed. And I think were going to have to organize people and try to buildsupport for a program thats going to change things. Instead of these gas stations and car washes, open a community center where our kids can go and get off the street, Cope said, mentioning that Gist often goes to play basketball with his dad at one near their home. After a poll ran by the Congressman showed him beating incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot in a two-way race, U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia is mulling a run for mayor, NBC 5's Mary Ann Ahern reports. Willie Wilson ran for mayor in 2015 and 2019; traveled the country as part of a long-shot campaign for president in 2016, where he appeared on the ballot in a handful of states; and challenged U.S. If Vallas is up by more than 32,760 votes by the end of the night, Calabrese said, I think he can declare victory tonight and the media can call him the next mayor.. Mayor Lightfoot, everyone thought she was gonna come in and do something, but she didnt.. April 6, 2023 Today is Election Day in Chicago's hotly contested mayoral race Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight challengers. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). He took the podium at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday to tell his supporters he had called Johnson to offer his support to the mayor-elect. Chicago Ald. Those are always the top ten wards. Supporters of Ald. Jim Gardiner, who is facing Megan Mathias in the runoff. As Election Day unfolded, early turnout indicators appeared to favor Vallas. "We have demonstrated that we can change the world, Chicago." Theyre being paid. The filing deadline for this election was November 28, 2022. A Chicago for the people because it is the people who brought todays victory to reality, Davis Gates told the crowd. Although his father, Eugene Sawyer, was appointed mayor, an alderman has never been elected to the citys top post. While she made it, she said other young people might skip the polls for other reasons. Nicole Lee addresses supporters at her watch party. Were going to allow the absentee ballot count to move forward.. Though 90,000 mail-in ballots remain uncounted, Vallas did not hold out for a full count that would have dragged Election Day into Easter weekend. pic.twitter.com/RvWmpJ2Thj, Excitement is building at Brandon Johnsons watch party. As soon as he hits that age mark, hell be voting too, Cope said. Sophia King, 4th (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, a local business owner and political organizer, takes a selfie with her supporters and volunteers after winning in the 48th Ward race in a runoff on April 4, 2023, at an election night party at Furama restaurant in Uptown. This Chicago mayoral campaign rivals dash to the center is going to be instructive for national Democrats as President Joe Biden seeks a second term and Democrats try to reclaim the House and keep the Senate. Several analysts predicted he could get as many as 70% of the uncounted absentee votes. She also suggested more polling places be added to make it easier for voters to get where they need to be. Less concerned about the outcome of the mayor race, Carrasquillo wants to see the quality of life improvements in the ward. J.B. Pritzker. Despite holding the upper hand in the 30th Ward, Cruz said she was not calling it yet.. After a poll ran by the Congressman showed him beating incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot in a two-way race, U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia is mulling a run for mayor, NBC 5's Mary Ann Ahern reports. 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. If youre not yet a Sun-Times member, please consider becoming one today to help us serve our city. He worries that way of handling hardship would extend to the mayors office if Vallas was elected. 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. 370 votes separate Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson in the latest vote totals that show a 50-50 tie pic.twitter.com/LauC8NCxop. Johnson lives in Chicagos Austin neighborhood, and previously worked as a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools system before being elected to the Cook County Board. Not even a slew of endorsements from high-profile Democrats featured in Vallas television commercials including retired Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, retired U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin were enough to erase that perception. The two were more than 2,000 votes apart. 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. Check out our runoff voter guide, City Council runoff coverage, and an explainer on why results might not be called tonight. 1st District Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is entering the crowded field in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election, NBC 5's Mary Ann Ahern reports. JaMal Green is a community activist and entrepreneur who made a name for himself during the protests over the Chicago police murder of Laquan McDonald. You can read more about Vallas on his campaign website. Of the remaining two the 47th was likely to be won by Johnson, but narrowly. State Rep. Kam Buckner (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). My auntie walked over here, so if she can do it anyone can, Thomas said. Youll be able to see complete results for the mayors race and all 14 ward runoffs, as well as a ward-by-ward breakdown of how each one voted for mayor. Chicago Mayor Runoff Election Results: Brandon Johnson wins. Shes also disappointed by the lower voter turnout for this years municipal elections. Hearing from a source close to the Vallas campaign that he may concede tonight.Brandon Johnson plans to speak relatively soon as well, per @NaderDIssa. 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. I always speak my mind and I teach my kids to do the same, Laracuent said. That requires a level of dedication and passion that exceeds people being paid to do it. Chatham resident Betty Archie said in-person outreach by candidates made a difference. Nicole Lee gathered at her watch party at New Furama restaurant in Chicagos Chinatown neighborhood as polls closed throughout the ward and city. We outperformed on the lakefront. 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. Its been a smooth and orderly Election Day so far, he said. To repopulate South and West Side communities, Green suggests the city issue $1 billion in annual revenue bonds to create up to 10,000 new homeowners through assistance with down payments and closing costs. 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. 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. Vallas, a former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said his years of experience at the top of CPS and other major school districts around the country make him well-suited to fix the citys problems. Read more here. The rest will have to wait. It was, as political strategist David Axelrod put it, the candidate of the Chicago Teachers Union vs. the Fraternal Order of Police, with Chicagos future political direction in the balance. Were gonna get the worst of things anyways.. They believe in closing the jails. Lee, the first woman of Asian descent to serve as on the City Council, would also be the first alderperson elected to represent a majority Asian ward in Chicago a long sought goal of Chinatown leaders. 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. You can read more about Johnson on his Twitter account. Mayoral candidates, top row from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. In his victory speech, Johnson noted his election comes on the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drinks on me, Villegas told a crowd of supporters gathered at Barcocina in West Town. He wants other young people to know they can speak their minds and voting is a way to do that. Although only two of the top ten wards in turnout are Brandon Johnson strongholds, the Johnson campaign remained optimistic less than an hour before the polls closed. She was backed by her former boss and other establishment Democrats, including Gov. I dont think we have enough power. With Harold Washingtons help, Garca won election as 22nd Ward Democratic committeeman in 1984. The history of Chinatown is that it has always been divided, Ng said. 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. To the Chicagoans who did not vote for me, heres what I want you to know: That I care about you.
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