UPI
By Sheri Walsh
Brandon Johnson, who campaigned on his background as a public school teacher, union organizer and Cook County commissioner, will become Chicago’s next mayor after winning Tuesday in the city’s runoff election against Paul Vallas.
Johnson, 46, held 51.45% of the vote Tuesday night, with 98.61% of the precincts reporting. Vallas, 69, who campaigned on a law-and-order message, held 48.55% of the vote.
Vallas conceded the race Tuesday in a speech to his team.
“It’s clear, based on the results tonight, that the city is deeply divided,” Vallas said, telling the crowd he has offered to help with the transition.
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