Current Issue "With our voices and our votes, we've come together as one city to say that we deserve a Chicago that is better, stronger, safer for everyone. But Johnson is working to improve his numbers with white liberal voters by distinguishing himself as the candidate who is more committed to economic, social, and racial justice, and more loyal to the Democratic Party. Six Latino wards backed the congressman in the primary, and they are up for grabs on April 4. Discussing school closings and deficits that were issues during Vallass tenures leading school districts in their citiesas well as Vallass support for local Republicansthe House members warned, Paul Vallas is bad for Chicago. The filing deadline for this election was November 28, 2022. jQuery("#magazine_text_440259").html(magazine_text_440259); In this years runoff only 43% of voters cast their ballot in person on April 4, while 30% voted early in-person and 26.3% voted by mail, officials said. Because the race is still considered a tossup, last-minute campaign trail face time could be critical. Chicago voters will decide the nations biggest mayoral race of 2023 in barely a week, and progressive Brandon Johnson is surgingthanks in part to a string of endorsements that have helped the former teacher and union activist close the gap with front-runner Paul Vallas. -Sierra Club Illinois Chapter is the state chapter of the nationwide environmental advocacy organization, promoting sustainable practices and expanding environmental protections. Hopkins also said it is clear that Vallas and Johnson will be the finalists in the runoff, and he said it is was time for Lightfoot to concede. On Tuesday night, Young was excited with Johnson poised to be a finalist for a runoff election coming in second behind Paul Vallas. Byron Sigcho-Lopez proclaims victory in 25th Ward, Jess "Chuy" Garca concedes mayoral race, Brandon Johnson celebrates making mayoral runoff, CTU President Stacy Davis Gates says Brandon Johnson would be unifier, Paul Vallas speaks after coming in first in mayoral race, Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes to Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, Odds not looking good for Mayor Lightfoot, Anjanette Young 'really excited' about Brandon Johnson's performance, Ald. He cosponsored legislation to set a minimum salary for teachers, limit police in arresting or questioning students at school, and create an elected school board in Chicago. Joel Williams is a staff writer at Ballotpedia. Contact us at editor@ballotpedia.org. David Brown, and move officers to four-day 10-hour shifts. A total of 613,795 Chicago voters cast ballots in the runoff. Community activist Stephen "Andy" Schneider had 19%, and former Ald. Those ballots can be counted up until March 14 if they are postmarked by Election Day. Updated on: March 1, 2023 / 1:17 PM / CBS Chicago. One of the most closely watched races on Tuesday will see the end of an era for an alderman who has been in the city council for more than half a century. View our current issue magazine_button_bg_color_440259 = '#dd3333'; In one of the first debates of the runoff campaign, Johnson ripped Vallas for accepting support from billionaires who frequently back GOP contenders and for appearing on a podcast with a host who attacked critical race theory. By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 andagree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs that support The Nations journalism. The CBS 2 Investigators found that officers could have and should have known they were in the wrong apartment. One incumbent, 12th Ward Ald. He also ran unsuccessfully for Chicago mayor in 2015, for the presidency in 2016, and U.S. Senate in 2020. As CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reported Monday, all 22 Chicago Police districts will be represented by three people who live in those communities. That result put Johnson and Vallas in an April 4 runoff. progressive success in a purple state on the heels of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's . This raised speculation that he might be avoiding questions about hisTwitter account"liking" some racist and homophobic comments. magazine_button_text_440259 = ''; CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago municipal elections are less than two months away and one of the hottest contests will be the race for Chicago mayor. Read throughtheir answersand remember to cast your ballot on or before Feb. 28. "I really don't think we're going to get to 40 percent.". In his speech Tuesday night, Vallas touted his experience including as budget director for Mayor Richard M. Daley and then as chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools, and also in running the school system in Philadelphia and rebuilding the school system in New Orleans. With Senator Bernie Sanders, hes the cowriter of Its OK to Be Angry About Capitalism (Crown). But younger voters 18 to 24 are the smallest voting bloc to show up to the polls so far with the majority of ballots expected to be cast on Election Day. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images). Ro Khanna Isnt Running for President, Yet -The Chicago Teachers Union represents more than 25,000 educators in the city, and describes its mission as being dedicated to advancing and promoting quality public education, improving teaching and learning conditions, and protecting members rights.. 10th Ward aldermanic candidate Peter Chico votes at the Henry Clay School in Chicago Tuesday, 4-4-23. More voters cast ballots in the citys April 4 runoff election than came out weeks earlier in the general election, making the runoff the highest ballot-count election in Chicago in nearly a quarter century. Anabel Abarca lost to Julia Ramirez. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, he called the mass closings a racist move.. This was not the way Mayor Lightfoot expected the night to go at least outwardly. magazine_button_text_440259 = ''; Tuesdays proclamation also solidifies the makeup of the new City Council, which is younger and considered more progressive than the one that just ended. placementName: "thenation_right_rail", Here's how the 4 mayoral front-runners plan to make the runoff. Vallas retains the lead among white voters 71.7 percent to 21.9 percent. How do we know? Hes served as alderman, Cook County commissioner, and Illinois state senator. Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is counting on his longtime base of support on the Southwest Side to turn out at the polls on Tuesday as he makes his second bid for the mayor's office in Chicago. -National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United is the largest union of registered nurses in the U.S. -Asian-American Midwest Progressives represents the area's Asian-American community, and looks to "build political power through collective advocacy.". While many of the candidates in the 14 runoff races on April 4 ballots declared victory or accepted defeat on Election Day, others were too close to call in the days immediately following the election. With 95% of the vote counted, Sigcho-Lopez was leading Flores by a 52% to 48% margin, a lead of more than 350 votes. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Because he was bad for Philadelphia and he was bad for New Orleans. Ariel Reboyras. [Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will face early examination from newly emboldened City Council]. Voters in 12 wards in Chicago will be choosing a new alderperson in this year's municipal elections, with their ward's incumbent either giving up their seat to run for mayor, or otherwise stepping down from office at the end of their term. (Wards 1, 11, 24, 36, 43, 45). Johnson is in second place with 20%, Mayor Lori Lightftoot is in third place with 15.7%, and Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is in 4th place with 14%. The age group 65-74 continues to lead the voter turnout. Among them is small business owner and Local School Council member James Suh the man whose complaint of retaliation by Gardiner got the alderman in trouble with the Board of Ethics. "Brandon is for the people, and also Brandon is the one that doesn't mind working for others," Johnson said, adding that she believes Mayor Lightfoot operates in a "silo.". In February of this year, 566,973 voters came out to the polls, voted early in-person or voted through the mail, for a voter turnout of nearly 35.9%. Vallas, the first-place finisher of last month's election, entered the runoff with endorsements from downtown City Council members Brendan Reilly and Brian Hopkins, while also receiving backing from Far Northwest Side Ald. The school board is slated to vote on the policy Wednesday, but the teachers union and principals group say it needs more specifics. Edward Burke stepping down after 54 years representing the 14th Ward on the Southwest Side, two candidates are looking to take the reins in Chicago's municipal election. Four years after a wrong raid on her home by Chicago Police, Anjanette Young endorsed Brandon Johnson for mayor. You're currently viewing the Chicago municipal voter guide for the election on Feb 28, 2023. Scott Waguespack (32nd), a supporter of Mayor Lightfoot, said earlier in the evening he hoped the mayor would make the runoff after all. All the candidates were out on the trail with cameras following them Monday, but Paul Vallas, avoided the cameras. Nicole Lee held on to the seat Lightfoot appointed her to representing the 11th Ward by winning convincingly with 62% of the vote over challenger, Chicago police Officer Anthony Tony Ciaravino. Historical Amnesia About Slavery Is a Tool of White Supremacy. (In that interview, Vallas seemed to suggest that school curriculums that emphasize the teaching of Black history and culture are giving people an excuse for bad behavior, and fretted that we seem to be preoccupied, too much focusing on those things rather than on focusing on our core curriculum, our standards suffer.), Im proud to have a multicultural, multigenerational campaign. Harry Belafonte Never Betrayed His Revolutionary Spirit Growing up, Sawyer attended private school, first at Howalton Day School, a now-shuttered unique school founded during the Black Renaissance. See full results and maps from the 2023 Chicago mayoral election. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will take place on April 4, 2023. According to his aldermanic website, Sawyer served on the local school council at McDade Classical School, a public selective enrollment school. Jess G. Garca, a congressman and mayoral candidate, and Julia Ramirez, who was running for City Council. Senators and Representatives (District represented in parentheses): Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Jim Gardiner and 36th Ward Ald. According to the Board of Elections, there were delays reportedat 15 polling places across the city. Ald. Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas are going head to head in the April 4 mayoral runoff election. If you value Chalkbeat, consider making a donation. The innocent social worker was changing her clothes when a team of officers burst into her home. Chicago mayoral race headed for runoff if no candidate gets over 50% of vote. "We will make Chicago the safest city in America.". Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson will become Chicago's 57th mayor. At least 12 members of Chicago's City Council will be new following Tuesday night's election. With about 88% of the vote in Chicago counted, Vallas is leading the nine-candidate field with 35% of the vote, and Johnson was in 2nd place with 20%. tn_keyword: ['bernie-san', 'elizabeth-', 'jesse-jack', 'progressiv'], The candidate also added Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's majority whip, to his roster of supporters on Sunday. Vallas and Johnson advanced to the runoff election out of a field of nine candidates, including incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot. In the time since, Johnson has continued to consolidate support from much of the city's left-of-center political brass, receiving endorsements from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Congressman Danny Davis. After an exhausting, five-week battle for the heart and soul of Chicago, Johnson narrowly defeated former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas. In the 1st Ward, it's a four-way battle, meaning a run-off is likely. Jesse Jackson. Brandon Johnson is polling second at about 20 percent. There are 1,581,564 registered voters in Chicago. Edward Burke's reign as the 14th Ward alderman coming to an end after more than half a century, progressive candidate Jeyl Gutirrez is well on her way to taking over his seat on the City Council. But as the campaign intensifies, Johnson is having considerable success in identifying himself as the more reliably Democratic contender in an overwhelmingly Democratic city. Leslie Hairston (5th) and Sylvia Puente spoke to voter turnout just after the polls closed Tuesday evening. Aerosmith announce Chicago stop for 2023 farewell tour. As polls open in Chicago's municipal elections, will 1st Ward residents re-elect the incumbent? Frank Scott Jr. Civil rights activist Martin Luther King III, Service Employees International Union Locals 1, 73, Service Employees International Union Healthcare, Equality Illinois (endorsed Lightfoot in first round), American Federation of Government Employees Local 704, National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United, Commuters Take Action (endorsed Buckner in first round), International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 743, National Association of Social Workers - Illinois, National Association of Letter Carriers Local #11, Sophia King (4th) [former mayoral candidate], Roderick Sawyer (6th) [former mayoral candidate], Michelle Harris (8th) [endorsed Lightfoot in first round], Raymond Lopez (15th) [endorsed Wilson in first round], David Moore (17th) [endorsed King in first round], Walter Burnett Jr. (27th) [endorsed Lightfoot in first round], Felix Cardona Jr. (31st) [endorsed Garca in first round], Emma Mitts (37th) [endorsed Lightfoot in first round], Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas, Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Former U.S. Secretary of Education, CEO of CPS Arne Duncan, Businessman and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson, Community activist and former mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green, Former Chair of Illinois State Board of Education, mayoral candidate Gery Chico, Former Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Former Congressman Bobby Rush (IL-1) [endorsed Lightfoot in first round], Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (endorsed Garca in first round), Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge #7, International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 2, Plumbers Union Local 130 (endorsed Lightfoot in first round), International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150, 399 (endorsed Garca in first round), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 9, 134, Ironworkers Union District Council of Chicago, Latino Leadership Council (endorsed Garca in first round), Gasworkers Local 18007 (endorsed Garca in first round). The Vallas and Johnson campaigns well understand this reality. But Paul Vallas has made it about race. As of now, there are nine contenders for. Appointed Ald. Inauguration day for Mayor-elect Johnson, City Council, Clerk Anna Valencia and Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is set for May 15, though a location has not been announced yet. Incumbent 45th Ward Ald. tn_articleid: [440259], "We will have a safe Chicago," he said. CHICAGO As residents of Chicago prepare to elect a mayor, they are staring at a highly uncertain picture: a race so wide open that even the incumbent, Mayor Lori . Feb 10, 2023 - Politics 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. Nine candidates will face off: Mayor Lori Lightfoot; millionaire businessman Willie Wilson; two retiring alderpersons, Sophia King (4th) and Roderick Sawyer (6th); Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner; Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson; former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas; U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia; and community activist Ja'Mal Ald. -SEIU Healthcare is a union representing healthcare, child care, home care and nursing home workers in four Midwestern states, including Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas. Whether you live in Jefferson Park, or Morgan Park, or McKinley Park, or Gage Park, or Humboldt Park, you deserve a better, stronger, safer Chicago," he said. After four years, he headed to New Orleans to lead the citys new Recovery School District in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. tn_ptype: 'article', Nine people, including incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot, are running to lead the city for the next four years. The change in her fortunes is dramatic. -SEIU Local 1 represents more than 50,000 workers in the Midwest, with janitors, security officers, airport workers, food service workers and more, according to its website. Repeating a line he's used several times during the campaign, Johnson said if he wins in April, "a Black woman will still be in charge," referring to his wife of 25 years, Stacie. magazine_button_bg_color_440259 = '#ffcf0d'; magazine_button_url_440259 = 'https://www.thenation.com/email-signup-module-donate/'; Chicago Tribunes Dan Petrella contributed. It outlined her support for an elected school board; a nurse, social worker, and librarian at every school; and early childhood education zones to promote equity at public schools. Proco "Joe" Moreno had nearly 8%. Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid . In 2016, Green faced felony charges after being accused of hitting a police officer during a protest at Taste of Chicago. Chicago Election. From left: Raymond Lopez, Lori Lightfoot, Willie Wilson Chicago Tribune. This time, the teachers union has endorsed one of their own members, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, instead. Mayor of Little Rock, Ark. if( magazine_button_text_440259 !='' ){ Contact Mauricio atmpena@chalkbeat.org. Millionaire businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson is making his hoping the third time will be the charm as he makes his latest run for mayor. Shadow Senator Rev. Both candidates are closely identified with the programs of key unions that have backed them. Among the candidates, there are eight affiliated with the Democratic Party, one affiliated with the Republican Party, and two independents. "Brandon is not against the police. Before entering politics, King helped found Ariel Community Academy, a public school created in 1996 under then-Mayor Richard M. Daley in partnership with Ariel Investments. Johnson, a Cook County commissioner, split the progressive and liberal vote with a number of other candidates, including ousted Mayor Lori Lightfoot and US Representative Jesus Chuy Garcia (D-Ill.), and finished in second with just under 22 percent. Follow along with our newsletter. 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election: Paul Vallas widening lead in mayor's race, but no clear 2nd place candidate, new poll suggests - ABC7 Chicago chicago mayor election Chicago. Tom Tunney. John NicholsJohn Nichols is a national affairs correspondent for The Nation. So far, one polling place reported a voter cast two ballots after the election judge accidentally provided both ballots. His campaign focuses on rebuilding from the pandemic through educational grants, trade and business recovery, according to his campaign website. Chicago mayoral election 2023: Here are the 9 candidates' education records - Chalkbeat Chicago Chicago's mayoral candidates have many ties to public education and youth. Martee Looney votes at O'Keeffe School in Chicagos 5th Ward on April 4, 2023. the citys first nonpartisan municipal election, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will face early examination from newly emboldened City Council, Brittney Griner arrives at 2023 Met Gala: It feels good, Serena Williams reveals second pregnancy at Met Gala, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. The election will use the plurality vote system, with no possibility of a runoff. January 19, 2023 01:17 PM N ine candidates are running to be the next Chicago mayor, including current Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D), whose administration has been plagued with criticism due. Mayor Lori Lightfoot was coming in third at 16 percent. Garca came in fourth, behind finalists Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot who was also eliminated. She wants to bring back 1,000 retired officers to fill staffing gaps, replace Supt. Chicago Elections 2023 Take the Chicago mayoral candidate quiz . Mayoral candidates, top row from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman noted that Vallas and Johnson espouse much different views on policing with Vallas calling for more officers and running on a law-and-order platform, and Johnson opposing more spending on police. Contact Becky atbvevea@chalkbeat.org. Live results: 2023 Chicago mayoral election Chicago Tribune Apr 05, 2023 at 9:45 pm Expand Autoplay 1 of 98 Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets his supporters during his election. } Vallas emphasized a need for stronger public safety which has been a major theme of his campaign. Many calls to the BOE have been regarding supplies including pens and voter cards. Updated on: March 1, 2023 / 1:17 PM In 2017, then-Illinois Gov. The COVID pandemics impact on student mental health. Lightfoot won 17.5% of the vote in a 14-candidate field in the general election. This last day before the Chicago mayoral election. These voters, as well as many working people, voted early, Hairston said. As of 9:40 p.m., with all but two precincts reporting, Gardiner had about 49 percent of the vote. -Armenian National Committee for America, a nationwide organization that advocates for visibility toward issues relevant to Armenian Americans. if( magazine_button_url_440259 !='' ){ Current Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez has talked about revamping the districts career and technical education programs in coming years. Hopkins said since the top finishing candidates will face off in a runoff, there will not be a victory speech. It was the citys first nonpartisan municipal election and 623,755 total ballots were cast that year. U.S. Rep. Jess Chuy Garca, a Democrat who represents Illinois 4th congressional district, is well known in Chicago politics and education. Ald. But Garcia has a long history advocating for public schools. I experienced the painful impact of disinvestment on my students and their families, Johnson said. She was handcuffed naked as officers swarmed her home with guns drawn. April 25, 2023 Although elections are officially nonpartisan, candidates are typically affiliated with one of the major political parties. Turnout in runoffs has been both up and down in Chicago. ", She said Johnson is a unifier across race, gender, and other demographic identifiers, and said Vallas "stokes racial fear.". 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 DuPage County with 20.3%. He also wants to establish a trade school at CTA bus terminals, according to the publication. Gardiner will face a runoff if he does not clear the 50 percent mark when all the votes are in. For Reprints and Permissions, click here. The CBS Chicago team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSChicago.com. The idea is to strengthen police accountability and oversight. Jeyl Gutirrez and Raul Reyes are running to replace Burke, who has represented the ward since 1969, making him the longest-serving alderman in City Council history. Lori Lightfoot was the first incumbent mayor to lose in 40 years, when Harold Washington defeated Jane Byrne. You may also receive occasional messages from sponsors. CBS 2 Political Analysts Ald. With more than 75% of the vote in Chicago counted, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas is projected to have made the April 4 runoff, with Brandon Johnson leading among the remaining eight candidates. Lightfoot was elected mayor in 2019. Lightfoot finished the rollout of universal 4-year-old preschool promised by her predecessor and on her campaign website touts a continued rise in graduation rates during her first term. . As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported Monday, experts say the timing of the video is important. The transition to a 21-member elected school board. While the field won't be set until late November one thing is certain: Chicago politics ain't beanbag. Vallas had 35 percent of the vote with 84 percent of the precincts reporting, and will be in the runoff election. Early voting and vote-by-mail options have seen unprecedented interest for the Chicago mayoral race on Tuesday. Get informed. The deepfake was viewed thousands of times before it was taken down. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is fighting for her political life as voters head to the polls on Election Day in Chicago, facing eight challengers and dismal approval ratings. -AFSCME Council 31 represents public-sector employees in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The young people in the city of Chicago deserve Black history. . He added that he believes Chicago has "more in common than divides us.". Bruce Rauner appointed Vallas to turn around Chicago State University, but the institution cut its contract with Vallas after he confirmed plans to run for mayor in 2019. Turnout Per Hour:6:00am: 8,344 ballots cast7:00am: 12,734 ballots cast8:00am: 16,106 ballots cast9:00am: 15,920 ballots cast10:00am: 16,669 ballots cast11:00am: 18,091 ballots cast.
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