CHICAGO — Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech as her spouse Amy Eshleman applauds during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday in Chicago.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas waves to supporters at his election night event in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
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.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, left, walks into the open arms of a supporter after conceding the mayoral election, late Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Photos: Chicago mayoral candidates
Brandon Johnson - 2022
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.
Brandon Johnson - 2022
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.
Brandon Johnson - 2022
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.
Brandon Johnson - 2022
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.
Brandon Johnson - 2022
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.
Brandon Johnson - 2022
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.
Brandon Johnson - 2023
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.
Brandon Johnson - 2023
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.
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, D-Ill., talks to reporters after lunch at Punta Cana restaurant as owner Yonny Mora, left, make a photo of the group Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Chicago.
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Rep., Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, D-Ill., bends over to smell the fresh bread dough during a campaign stop at the Morelia Supermarket bakery Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Chicago.
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Rep., Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, D-Ill., and looks over some papers during lunch at Punta Cana restaurant Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Chicago.
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia - 2023
Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, D-Ill., participates in a forum with other Chicago mayoral candidates hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Jan. 14, 2023, at the Chicago Temple in Chicago.
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Rep., Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, D-Ill., center, campaigns with Chicago Alderman Felix Cardona, right, at the La Costa restaurant Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Chicago.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks for re-elect during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot listens to supporters after Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Supporters listen Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot speeches during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot, left, kisses her spouse Amy Eshleman during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Signs for Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot for re-elect are seen during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot hugs a supporter after Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
A supporter records of Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot speech for re-elect during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot listens during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot leaves after Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot waves hand to supporters as she walks in for Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks for re-elect during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot claps for supporters during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago on Feb. 25.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Pins for Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot are seen on a table during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Lori Lightfoot - 2023
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot listens a supporter for re-elect during Women for Lori Rally in Chicago on Feb. 25.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks during a meeting with residents at ABLA Homes during his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
A sign for Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is seen at ABLA Homes during his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
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.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks with voters during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks with voters during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas listens during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
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.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks with voters during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas has a news conference in front of Ann Sather restaurant after his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
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.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas shakes hand with a voter during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
A supporter of Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas wears a pin during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks during a meeting with residents at ABLA Homes during his campaign in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Paul Vallas - 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas smiles as he listens during his campaign at Ann Sather restaurant in Chicago Saturday.
Willie Wilson - 2020
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson, left, speaks Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, endorsed Wilson for the U.S. Senate seat held by incumbent Dick Durbin, D-Ill., during a news conference in Chicago.
Willie Wilson - 2020
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson, left, speaks Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, endorsed Wilson for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Dick Durbin, D-Ill., during a news conference in Chicago.
Willie Wilson - 2023
Businessman Willie Wilson 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.
Willie Wilson - 2023
Businessman Willie Wilson 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.
