Chicago mayor election results: Brandon Johnson elected next mayor, Paul Valas endorsed

CHICAGO (WLS) — Brandon Johnson stepped out to thank voters after winning the Chicago mayoral election.

Johnson received 99% of the votes cast, 51% with 286,647 votes, and Wallas 49% with 270,775 votes.

Johnson celebrates his win against Paulo Valas on Tuesday night

The 47-year-old Cook County executive won the race to be mayor of Chicago six months ago, with a lesser-known opponent coming from behind.

Progressive Democrats face the challenge of uniting a divided city to solve crime and other serious problems.

Tuesday night, he said, would turn a new leaf for the city.

“The truth is, people always work for Chicago,” Johnson said. “Whether you’re getting up early to open a business, wearing a badge to protect our streets, caring for patients in need, or providing childcare, you work for the city and will now start working on Chicago. Everyone’

Johnson In his victory speech, he spoke of victory and great hopes.
He talked about how tonight means the civil rights movement and the right to work have finally won, and that his administration will be a real thing for the people of Chicago.

He also concluded by saying, “It’s time to celebrate the renewal and revitalization of the city of Chicago.”

Johnson thanked voters in front of a CTA station Wednesday morning.

“I want to thank the people of Chicago for their confidence in our movement,” Johnson said.

Former Chicago schoolteacher got advice from the Chicago Teachers Union, CTU president said, “Today, Chicago spoke. Chicago is hope; it’s a nostalgic investment in people; yes, schools that are fully funded by their youth.
It’s a new day in our city.

Meanwhile, Paul Vallas, a Democrat, former CPS CEO and city finance director, stood in front of stunned fans in his speech Tuesday night.

“Now is the time for all Chicagoans to put aside their differences and come together and work together to support the hard work of our next mayor,” said Valas. Our priorities are to make Chicago a better place to live, work, work and raise a family.” Whatever our zip code or region, our race or ethnicity, the creatives we love or the people we love, we Chicagoans unite our present and our future. We come together in a new commitment to
My entire team and I stand ready to collaborate throughout this transition. As always, I will continue to support the city I call home and strive for greater justice and equity in all communities. I hope the new management will do something about this.

Brandon Johnson will take office next month and will be sworn in on May 15.