Data Analysis: Chicago Mayoral Election Runoff Results by Ward
Maps of ward-by-ward breakdowns show how Brandon Johnson erased a 13 percentage-point deficit in the general election to beat Paul Vallas. High crime areas on the South Side went heavily for Johnson.
Data: Increased Young Voter Turnout Played Key Role in Johnson’s Win
Young voters helped Brandon Johnson win the Chicago mayor's race, according to an analysis of Board of Elections data. The 25-to-34 age group had 17,000 more voters in the runoff than in the general election.
Johnson Overcomes the Odds to Upset Vallas and Win Chicago Mayoral Election
After trailing early on Tuesday night, Brandon Johnson rallied to upset frontrunner Paul Vallas in the Chicago mayor's race.
Vallas Concedes Chicago Mayoral Race to Johnson, Calls for Unity in City, Party
Trailing by 16,000 votes, Paul Vallas conceded the Chicago mayor's race Tuesday night to progressive candidate Brandon Johnson
Social Media Coverage: Posts from the 2023 Chicago Runoff Elections for Mayor and Alderman
From the polls to the parties, here's what's happening on social media channels on one of the most competitive Chicago runoff elections in years.
Chicago Election: Vallas-Johnson Mayoral Runoff Could Come Down to Young Turnout
Bernie Sanders appeared at a UIC rally on Thursday in hopes of giving Brandon Johnson a boost heading into a tight race with Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor. The runoff is set for April 4.
Chicago Mayor’s Race: Vallas and Johnson Headed to April 4 Runoff Showdown
To nobody's surprise, Chicago's most-contested mayoral race in decades is headed for an April 4 runoff, though many mail-in ballots are still left to be counted.
Social Media Coverage: 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections
In a wide-open race for mayor and several vacant aldermanic races, the Chicago Municipal elections on Tuesday had plenty of drama. Here's a rundown of social media coverage from the races.
Preview: Lightfoot Facing Big Challenges from Garcia, Vallas and Johnson in Mayor’s Race
The Chicago mayor's race is expected to be closest in years with nine candidates in the race and a runoff all but assured.
Chicago Mayoral Forum: Candidates Share Plans to Combat Rising Crime
Full coverage of the Chicago mayoral panel discussion on the issues heading into the Feb. 28 election. The panel was led by WBEZ radio in Chicago.
Social Media Coverage of the Chicago Mayoral Forum at UIC
A collection of social media posts covering the 2023 Chicago mayoral panel discussion at UIC, sponsored by WBEZ radio.
