BREAKING: Chicago Mayoral Election: AP Projects Paul Vallas Will Reach April Runoff
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas will secure a place in April's Chicago mayoral runoff, the Associated Press projects.
With 75% of precincts reporting, Vallas is leading with 36% of the vote, holding a comfortable lead over his closest challengers. Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who had the support of the Chicago Teachers Union and other key labor groups, is currently running in second with 20% of the vote, just over 16,000 votes ahead of incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is trying to avoid becoming the first elected mayor to lose a reelection bid since Jane Byrne in 1983.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García is currently in fourth place with 14% of the vote, with Willie Wilson in fifth place at 9%. The top two vote getters will advance to an April 4 runoff, unless Vallas receives 50% or more of the vote.
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New poll shows Vallas leading Chicago mayoral race with 24%, Lightfoot at 18%If a hypothetical April 4th runoff election were held now, the poll found Vallas leading Lightfoot 49.5% to 30%. Vallas would lead Garcia, 43% to 38%. Against Johnson, Vallas would lead 44% to 31%.
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New poll shows who might win Chicago mayoral runoff: Vallas, Lightfoot, Garcia or Johnson?If a hypothetical April 4th runoff election were held now, the poll found Vallas leading Lightfoot 49.5% to 30%. Vallas would lead Garcia, 43% to 38%. Against Johnson, Vallas would lead 44% to 31%.
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