2023 Chicago Mayoral Election News | Latest News On 2023 Chicago While the results of the mayoral election's first round were determined hours after the polls closing, Tuesday's election is shaping up to be a very close two-way race that could be swayed by mail-in ballots that are counted after Election Day. .outer_percentage { } padding-right: 62px; .race_header { Mayoral election in Chicago, Illinois (2023) - Ballotpedia overflow-x: scroll; If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, American Federation of Government Employees Local 704, Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 9, International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 2, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399, Service Employees International Union Healthcare Illinois, Service Employees International Union Local 73, The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, Illinois Manufacturers Association, and Illinois Retail Merchants Association. Listen to The Ballot: A Block Club Chicago Podcast: Mayor Lori Lightfoot has said the city already doesn't have enough space for the migrants who are here and the answer to problems at the border isn't bussing people to Chicago. Dozens of suburbs and communities near Chicago are holding consolidated elections on April 4. [1] These Chicago wards have the most ballots cast as of 1 p.m. including all early votes, vote-by-mail votes and Election Day votes recorded so far in the Chicago Board of Elections' e-pollbook, according to Max Bever, director of public information for the Chicago Board of Elections. Jackson could be big help for Brandon Johnson, experts say", "Chicago Mayoral Runoff Candidate Brandon Johnson Gets Endorsement From Sen. 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Jess 'Chuy' Garca Endorses Brandon Johnson For Mayor", "Lightfoot, the Daleys and the Irish mystique", "Democratic Party of the 49th Ward - Brandon Johnson Endorsement", "Vallas vs. Johnson: An Updated Endorsement Guide to the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election", "Ald. overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: .75em; File:2023 Chicago mayoral runoff election turnout map by precinct.svg Click here to access those reports. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. } With nearly 97% of precincts reporting, Brandon Johnson has built a lead of nearly 13,000 votes over Paul Vallas. } @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { from Aurora University. The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners met Wednesday to declare the final proclamation of results the fancy way of saying all votes that will be counted have been and the results are final. Your success is the Second City's success -- and I'm rooting for your success.". .indicate_scroll { Incumbent Lori Lightfoot ran for a second term in office, but conceded after placing third in the first round. CHICAGO More than 613,000 Chicagoans cast ballots in the April 4 election to decide the citys next mayor. } One day before Election Day for the Chicago Municipal Runoff Election, an independent poll of more than 900 likely Chicago voters showed former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallaswith a slight edgeover Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { } Chicago Mayor Election Results by Ward Leader Vallas Johnson Lightfoot Garcia Results as of 8 a.m on Mar. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in the general runoff election for Mayor of Chicago on April 4, 2023. .inner_percentage.Republican { Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday in the nation's third-largest city, a place where neighborhoods often stand apart. border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; With 99% of precincts reporting, Johnson has 51% of the. The filing deadline for this election was November 28, 2022. A video of the debate is embedded below:[5]. padding-bottom: 5px; max-width: 75px; What Black Chicago's political endorsements say about our leaders The TRiiBE", "Mayoral Hopeful Paul Vallas Brings Complicated Chicago Public Schools Legacy", "Bernie Sanders Backs Johnson for Mayor, as Firefighters Union, 5 Black Alderpeople Endorse Vallas", "Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Vallas ahead of Johnson", "Black Contractors United Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor of Chicago", "Chicago Mayoral Election Poll Shows Tight Race With Vallas Ahead of Johnson", "Alderman Walter Burnett Endorses Vallas for Mayor", "ANCA endorses Paul Vallas for Chicago Mayor", "That toddlin' town roundup: Poll has Vallas' Black support plummeting", "Illinois Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Paul Vallas For Chicago Mayor", "The law looming over some of this cycle's big races", "Watch: Will J.B. Pritzker Endorse Vallas Or Johnson? text-align: center; Emanuel, currently the U.S. ambassador to Japan, tweeted his congratulations to Johnson. font-size: 12px; color: #aaa; color: #0645ad; Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson answers questions from the media outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after addressing a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. } Election 2023 Chicago Mayor. Much of the Chicago area is under asevere thunderstorm watchTuesday as the first of multiple waves of storms could soon move in. Johnson and Vallas are both Democrats. Johnson finished second in the Feb. 28 election, behind Vallas and easing ahead of incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the final weeks of the campaign. Here's the statement from Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega: "Two North Shore District 112 schools,Braeside Elementary Schoolof 150 Pierce Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035 serving Precincts Moraine 222, 228, 229, 230, 231, and 232 andRed Oak Elementary Schoolof 530 Red Oak Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035 serving Precincts Moraine 220, 221, 224, 225, 226, and 227 went into a lockdown status due to heavy police presence at Highland Park High School," Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega said in a statement. } Produced by Michael Andre, Neil Berg, Matthew Bloch, Irineo Cabreros, Nate Cohn, Lindsey Rogers Cook, Annie Daniel, Saurabh Datar, Andrew Fischer, Martn Gonzlez Gmez, Will Houp, Aaron Krolik, Jasmine C. Lee, Ilana Marcus, Charlie Smart and Isaac White. The candidates come from opposite ideological ends of the Democratic Party, with Mr. Vallas calling for a crackdown on crime and Mr. Johnson seeking expanded social programs and new taxes. margin-bottom: -2px !important; The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, 8 Precinct / 37th Ward reported at 2:11 p.m.2 Precinct / 35th Ward reported at 2:34 p.m.4 Precinct / 31st Ward reported at 2:12 p.m.8 Precinct / 29th Ward reported at 2:30 p.m. .inner_percentage.Green { Chicago mayoral candidates appeal to voters while honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lightfoot addresses investigation after campaign accused of trying to recruit students, Chicago mayoral candidates Ja'Mal Green, Willie Wilson drop challenges against each other, Exclusive: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot one-on-one interview about key issues in run for the 2nd term, Chicago mayor race: Hearings held as Willie Wilson, Ja'Mal Green try to kick each other off ballot, Chicago mayoral election: Ja'Mal Green, Willie Wilson try to kick each other off the ballot, Chicago mayoral race: Lottery held to determine order for candidates challenging Mayor Lightfoot, Mayor Lori Lightfoot among candidates filing last-minute petitions for Chicago mayoral election, Chicago mayoral candidates speak at West Side forum with 2 weeks until Election Day, Chicago mayoral forum focuses on issues impacting African-American community, Candidates bicker over crime, CPD, schools, housing and more at latest mayoral forum, Chicago mayoral candidates offer split solutions for crime at forum, talk economic revival, Asian American groups host Chicago mayoral forum with 8 candidates; Lori Lightfoot not attending, Chicago mayoral candidates tackle key issues in BGA Policy questionnaire, Mayor Lori Lightfoot fields attacks from rivals over crime, public safety in ABC7 debate, ABC7 Chicago, League of Women Voters present 'Vote 2023: The Candidates Debate' on January 19, All 9 Chicago mayoral candidates face off in ABC7 debate, Chicago mayoral candidates discuss plans for awarding minority contracts in city, Hecklers interrupt Chicago mayoral candidate forum at NW Side High School, Chicago mayoral candidates square off in forum as early voting begins, Chicago mayor candidates answer questions, call each other out about key topics at Women's Forum, Chicago mayor candidates participate in forum on disability issues as they look for support, votes, 8 Chicago mayoral candidates participate in forum at Copernicus Center, Chicago mayoral candidates share their vision for city's future at North Side forum, Latest poll shows Paul Vallas widening lead, no clear 2nd place candidate, Latest poll suggest Vallas has solid lead, Lightfoot is struggling, Latest poll shows tight race between Lightfoot, Garcia and Vallas, New poll shows statistical dead heat between Lightfoot, Garcia, Vallas, Lightfoot's own poll shows her in lead, Garcia falling behind, Poll shows US Rep. Garcia in lead amid concerns over link to indicted FTX CEO, Retiring Ald. This section includes a timeline of events leading up to the election. width: 100% } } } Updated: 04/30/2023 08:58 PM EDT. The amounts listed may not represent the total satellite spending in the election. } width: 100%; IE 11 is not supported. In the mayoral and aldermanic races, if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will face off again in a runoff on April 4. U.S. municipal elections, 2023. Pat Quinn decides to skip mayor's race", "Former Illinois Gov. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson was out Wednesday thanking voters and talking about his agenda and priorities for the city. Got a story tip? Brandon Johnson Defeats Paul Vallas to Become Next Mayor of Chicago .results_row.winner { In an election night speech, Johnson thanked the CTU for its support and said, "We get to turn the page of the politics of old . Endorsed Brandon Johnson (14)Endorsed Paul Vallas (22), Endorsed Brandon Johnson (4)Endorsed Paul Vallas (1). } According to the latest round of numbers and with 81% of precincts reporting, 2,441 votes separate Johnson and Vallas:Johnson: 220,025 - 49.72%Vallas: 222,466 - 50.28%. You can get a full rundown on the Board of Elections' website. padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px 10px; padding-bottom: 3px; Most, though not all, respondents were likely voters, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 had already endorsed Garca, The remaining 29% was split among other unspecified candidates, including Raymond Lopez and Pat Quinn, with none receiving more than 10%, Nuestro PAC was attempting to persuade Chuy Garca to run for mayor. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { padding-left: 20px !important; } } The. Vallas, who is making his second bid for Chicago mayor, entered the runoff with a commanding advantage, having won 33% of the vote in the February election - well ahead of Johnson's. Vallas served as executive director of the Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission; Chicago city revenue director; and Chicago city budget director. color: #6db24f; font-weight: bold; Roderick Sawyer, the former of whom backed Lightfoot in the first round. } background-color: #db0000; .inner_percentage { Chicago Voter Turnout as of 12:00 Noon on Election Day, 4/4/23: 364,548 total ballots cast1,592,894 Registered Voters in Chicago22.9% total citywide turnout so far. Illinois Governor Answers", "Ald. display: none; (function() { "Let's Keep the Seat. Keep tabs on live election results and live election coverage all evening long. Finally, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is up by just 260 votes over Joe Dunne in the 48th ward, with 85.71% of precincts reporting. Some referendumswill also be on the ballot, with questions about mental health facility funding, increased funding for fire departments and more being presented to voters in the off-year voting. font-weight: 300; . He said, "The city is suffering for it with . top: 2px; 1: 19th Ward2: 47th Ward3: 41st Ward4: 45th Ward5: 43rd Ward6: 48th Ward7: 32nd Ward8: 44th Ward9: 46th Ward10: 2nd Ward, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office sent the following statement: "We have communicated to both teams that we stand ready to support the transition, including a meeting between the Mayor and the Mayor-elect at a mutually agreed upon time.". advance to the general election in November. Tom Tunney Endorses Paul Vallas in Chicago Mayoral Race", "2023 Chicago Mayoral Race: Who's In, and Who's Still Considering Challenging Mayor Lori Lightfoot", "Clobbered in race for Illinois secretary of state, Valencia will seek reelection as city clerk", "Lori Lightfoot Promised to Change Chicago. z-index:1; } Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Brandon Johnson, a Cook County commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer, will be the next mayor of Chicago. padding-right: 20px !important; CHICAGO (WLS) -- Several workers on Paul Vallas' Chicago mayoral campaign said they have not been paid for their work. } I am hopeful and optimistic that the incoming administration will carry forth our work to that end," she added. } U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, General election candidate Roderick Sawyer, Frmr. .race_header.democratic { The 2023 Chicago elections will take place in two rounds on February 28, 2023, and April 4, 2023. Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson advanced to the runoff. background-color: #db0000; No other candidate received more than 10% of the vote, and no undecided number was given. School districts | Chicago Public Schools president Gery Chico, Frmr. Pat Quinn endorses Garcia for mayor", "Vallas vs. Johnson: An Updated Endorsement Guide to the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election 03/22", "Ald. There were no incumbents in this race. overflow-y: hidden; Vallas, who is white, ran to the right of Lightfoot and has focused primarily on public safety. He was a teacher with Chicago Public Schools and an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). top: 0px; } Therefore, ward-level data may not always match citywide results, which will be updated throughout the night. border-left: 1px solid #ddd; }. .votebox-results-cell--number { border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; Raymond Lopez bows out of mayor race, will seek reelection to City Council", "6 South And West Side Alderpeople Endorse Paul Vallas, Banking On Him To Cut Crime And Boost Policing", "An early look at the race for mayor of Chicago", "Bill Conway, Former Cook County State's Attorney Candidate, Launches Bid for Alderman of a New Downtown Ward", "Stacy Davis Gates won't run for mayor, but CTU ally Brandon Johnson hints at imminent announcement", "Arne Duncan cracks the door open to 2023 race for mayor against Lightfoot", "Buckner makes his play for Chicago mayor", "Will La Shawn Ford run for Chicago mayor again in 2023? Chicago Mayoral Election 2023: Who's In, Who's Out and Who's Undecided? [67], Only showing polls by more-established polling sources: Bendixen & Amandi, GBAO, Impact Research, Lester & Associates, MasonDixon, Ogden & Fry, Public Policy Polling, and Victory Research, Note: FiveThirtyEight rates pollsters with letter grades ranging from A+ to F, with A+ being the highest rating and F being the lowest (see more), Endorsed Chuy Garcia (5)Endorsed Brandon Johnson (8)Endorsed Sophia King (1)Endorsed Lori Lightfoot (9)Endorsed Paul Vallas (4)Endorsed Willie Wilson (1)Incumbent alderman is a candidate (2). From left: Raymond Lopez, Lori Lightfoot, Willie Wilson Chicago Tribune. Elections will be held for Mayor of Chicago, City Clerk of Chicago, City Treasurer of Chicago, all 50 members of the Chicago City Council, and 66 members of the newly-created police District Councils. This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. According to officials with the CBOE, more than 30,000 ballots were cast at early-voting sites on Monday. And it is the principle responsibility of government, and we will have a safe Chicago. The results have been certified. margin-top: 5px; [14][15], If available, satellite spending reports by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and OpenSecrets.org are linked below. display: inline-block; | This section includes links to debates, forums, and other similar events where multiple candidates in this race participated. padding-left: 16px; Crises Keep Piling Up", "Mayor Lori Lightfoot facing stiff headwinds as 8 challengers vie for her job", "Chicago mayoral race enters final stretch", "Garcia questions whether Johnson, a CTU organizer, can be an objective mayor", "Lightfoot responds after campaign emails Chicago teachers for student volunteers", "Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot criticized by mayoral candidates for comments made during rally", "Vallas Faces Questions About Whether He Lives in Chicago as Officials Launch Probe of Tax Breaks", "Lightfoot's new ad attacks Garcia on 'crypto crook', "Johnson Becomes Focus of Attacks as Mayor's Race Enters Homestretch Amid Swirl of Dark Money", "Chicago mayor election: Paul Vallas responds to attack ads questioning his Democratic status", "Brandon Johnson Accuses Chuy Garcia of 'Abandoning the Progressive Movement', "Here's how the 4 mayoral front-runners plan to make the runoff", "Chicago Mayoral Election: Latest poll shows Paul Vallas widening lead, no clear 2nd place candidate", "Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Lightfoot in third behind Vallas, Johnson", "Chicago Mayoral Poll Shows Vallas Ahead, Could Indicate Lengthy Battle for 2nd That Could Extend Past Election Day", "New poll shows opportunity to resurrect rainbow coalition in Chicago race for mayor", "New poll reveals common ground on key issues among Black and Latino Voters in Chicago mayoral race", "Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar Polls", "Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Garcia lose frontrunner status, 2 other candidates in statistical tie", "Chicago election 2023: Mayoral candidates square off in forum as early voting begins", "Chicago mayor election: Lightfoot's own poll shows her in lead, Garcia falling behind", "Lightfoot Leads Field in Race for Chicago Mayor", "Garcia leads, Lightfoot trails in new mayoral survey", "Report: Chicago Index Poll shows Lightfoot in 4th Place in 2023 Mayoral Race", "Lightfoot responds to Catanzara's plans to run for Chicago mayor", "Endorsement: Kambium 'Kam' Buckner for mayor", "Jesus 'Chuy' Garca Announces Run For Mayor, Challenging Lori Lightfoot", "CONGRESSWOMAN JAN SCHAKOWSKY ENDORSES JESS "CHUY" GARCA FOR MAYOR", "Chuy Garcia gets a big campaign cash boost thanks to political allies", "Lightfoot 'leads the pack' in her own poll", "Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia snags major endorsement, outlines women's policy platform", "US Rep. 'Chuy' Garca reports $600,000 haul in first campaign contribution filing of mayoral run", "Latest 2023 Chicago Mayoral Endorsements: Pat Quinn Endorses Rep. Garca", "Lightfoot casts ballot, mayoral candidates continue jockeying for position", "Chicago candidates generate headlines on Monday holiday as campaigns enter home stretch", "Garca endorsed by three rail unions after advocating for paid sick leave in Congress", "An Endorsement Guide to the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election", "Congressman Chuy Garcia lands another major endorsement for Chicago mayoral run", "Teamsters Local 727 endorses Chuy Garcia for Mayor and contributes $25k", "Operating Engineers Local 150 endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor --- Here's why", "LATINO VICTORY FUND ENDORSES JESS "CHUY" GARCA FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO", "2023 Elections Sarandon, Epps back Green; Johnson enters mayoral race - Windy City Times News", "Rep. Jonathan Jackson endorses mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson", "Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson Is Running For Chicago Mayor: 'We Are Going To Bring A Revival To This City', "Key Lightfoot City Council ally backs mayoral opponent", "Rogers Park Ald. } Chicago Mayor Election Polls 2023: Endorsements . The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Chicago on February 26, 2019. Counties | } That was the most ballots cast in a municipal election since Feb. 23, 1999, when more than 623,000 ballots were cast. Every single child in the city gets to have their needs met. In the race for mayor, incumbent Lori Lightfoot conceded the race, with Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advancing to the. .votebox-results-cell--check { According to officials, the lockdown was lifted just after 12:45 p.m. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? text-align: left !important; Johnson worked as a teacher with Chicago Public Schools and as an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union. background-color: #003388; In the weeks since, Vallas has received the support of several more City Council members, former mayoral challenger Ja'Mal Green and former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "[3] The CTU endorsed Johnson. As for Johnson, endorsements from the Chicago Teachers Union, United Working Families and several progressive City Council members helped propel his campaign to prominence and eventually a second-place finish in the first round of the mayoral election. Greg Abbott blasting his plans to send more migrants to Chicago and other cities. [65] Garca also questioned whether Johnson could be objective as mayor given his close relationship with the Chicago Teachers Union, while Johnson in turn accused Garca of "abandoning the progressive movement" by adopting a more moderate policy platform in his 2023 campaign. max-height: 580px; "It's been a great campaign. Endorsements in bold were made after the first round. Johnson defeated Vallas, in what was considered an upset. Here Are The Final Results From The April 4 Election Chicago Mayor-elect Johnson pledges 'smart' fight on crime The National Weather Service warned of "destructive" baseball-sized hail being reported in several parts of the Chicago area Tuesday as the first of multiple waves of storms moved its way through. ", On public safety, Johnson's website said, "Brandon believes we can make Chicago the safest big city in America if we make real investments in root cause solutions, such as creating an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, reopening the citys mental health clinics and fully funding year-round youth employment and community-based violence intervention services. Chicago Election 2023: Full coverage of mayoral race, city council The two mayoral candidates, both Democrats, are on opposite sides of the debate over crime and policing. Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in the runoff election for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, on April 4, 2023. Matt Martin Endorses Brandon Johnson For Mayor", "Chicago Mayoral Race: Policing, Housing, Education Are Key Issues for 9 Dem. Johnson won with 51% of the vote to Vallas' 49%, pulling ahead with a margin of roughly 16,000 votes. Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Sunday urged Texas Gov. Chicago Mayor Election Results 2023 - The New York Times } Progressive Brandon Johnson, a former teacher, defeated the well-financed, tough-on-crime moderate Paul Vallas, a former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools who promised to immediately bulk up the Chicago police ranks to curb a crisis of gun violence. .image-candidate-thumbnail { here's a map of wards and their Chicago neighborhoods, a tool to help voters find their polling place, more than 30,000 ballots were cast at early-voting sites on Monday, Cook County Commissioner and a former Chicago Public Schools teacher, This Map Shows Exactly How the City of Chicago Voted for Mayor in the 2023 Election, what's on the ballot where you live right here, Dozens of suburbs and communities near Chicago, How Much Could You Get in New $725M Facebook Settlement? }) In a campaign video, Green champions universal preschool for 3-year-olds a promise also outlined in a sweeping $5 billion public safety plan he released last week. Graphs are temporarily unavailable due to technical issues. } Greg Abbott to Stop Bussing Migrants to Chicago, Illinois Tulip Festival Will Only Be Open for a Limited Time. . With no candidate receiving a majority of votes in the initial round of the election, a runoff election was held on April 4. .race_header.libertarian { the free-fall that is our public schools that people are finding any way to exit . font-weight: 200; 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. "Our promises get to be as large as this city voting for fully funded neighborhood schools. Here's how to watch live. font-size: 2em; What can we expect from Brandon Johnson Chicago's next mayor .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Paul Vallas addresses supporters moments after the AP projected that Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. .votebox-results-metadata { Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Mayoral election in Chicago, Illinois (2019), Municipal elections in Chicago, Illinois (2015), Mayoral election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May 16, 2023 Democratic primary), Mayoral election in Wichita, Kansas (2023), Pennsylvania Supreme Court elections, 2023, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mayoral_election_in_Chicago,_Illinois_(2023)&oldid=9132058, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Pages using DynamicPageList3 parser function, Pages using DynamicPageList3 dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Ald. } Johnson currently has 50.38% of the vote, with Vallas now trailing for the first time this evening. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. If you're heading out to vote, check our live weather blog for updates. Johnson and Vallas participated in a debate hosted by NBC 5 and Telemundo. Johnson has racked up 284,108 votes as of 9:28 p.m., with Vallas at 268,115 votes. He was CEO of Chicago Public Schools from 1995 to 2001. According to the Chicago Board of Elections, school staff and security on site work with election judges to "create the best path for voters, but schools have much stricter security requirements than they used to.". Though 90,000 mail-in ballots remain uncounted, Vallas did not hold out for a full count that would have dragged Election Day into Easter weekend.