Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected Chicago mayor on Tuesday, a major victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing as the nation’s third-largest city grapples with high crime and financial challenges.
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Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson, left, and Paul Vallas shake hands before the start of a debate at ABC7 studios in downtown Chicago, Thursday, March 16.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, speaks with owner Bobby Price Chicago during a public listening session at Principle Barbers, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.
Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson participates in a forum with other Chicago mayoral candidates hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Chicago Temple in Chicago.
"The governor and the mayor of the city of Chicago have to be able to work together," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the day after the Chicago mayoral election, which saw Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson emerge as candidates for a runoff.
Photos: Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson
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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks to supporters during a public listening session at Principle Barbers, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks to supporters during a public listening session at Principle Barbers, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks to supporters during a public listening session at Principle Barbers, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks to supporters during a public listening session at Principle Barbers, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks to supporters during a public listening session at Principle Barbers, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, speaks with owner Bobby Price Chicago during a public listening session at Principle Barbers, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.
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Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson participates in a forum with other Chicago mayoral candidates hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Chicago Temple in Chicago.
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Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson participates in a forum with other Chicago mayoral candidates hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Chicago Temple in Chicago.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks during a meeting with residents at ABLA Homes during his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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A sign for Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is seen at ABLA Homes during his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas opens his car after a meeting with residents at ABLA Homes during his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks with voters during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks with voters during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas listens during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, left, puts his arm around the shoulder of Alderman Tom Tunney as they listens during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks with voters during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas has a news conference in front of Ann Sather restaurant after his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is reflected in a mirror after a meeting with residents at ABLA Homes during his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas shakes hand with a voter during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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A supporter of Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas wears a pin during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks during a meeting with residents at ABLA Homes during his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas smiles as he listens during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago Saturday.
