Brandon Johnson ran on more progressive policies than his political opponent, showing that Chicago still wants to pursue a progressive agenda.
Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson won the mayoral race in Chicago on Tuesday night, defeating Paul Vallas, former head of Chicago Public Schools.
Johnson was announced the winner with 51.4 percent of the vote and 98.6 percent of precincts reporting, according to the Associated Press. The win by Johnson shows that voters in the city are focused on progressive policies, including in the battle against crime, instead of the more stringent crime-fighting stance of Vallas.
Crime in Chicago has increased by nearly 20 percent over the past five years, according to a report from the Chicago Police Department. Between 2021 and 2022, crime increased by 41 percent, with theft being the main driver in the spike. Democratic Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, front, on Tuesday defeated Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas in a runoff election in Illinois.Johnson was seen by many as a more progressive Democrat, who was endorsed by the Chicago Teacher's Union. Johnson has also received support from Senators
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