A couple of quick thoughts on this season's Chicago municipal election… I'm not up for judging an election until next year's primaries (I'm a Republican judge in the 46th Ward, 7th Precinct), so I feel like I can speak freely.

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#Chicago #ChicagoElection

Brandon Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Election, Against All Odds https://newrepublic.com/post/171628/brandon-johnson-wins-chicago-mayoral-election-odds #nomoa #ChicagoElection

In the final stretch of Chicago’s closely watched mayoral race, candidate Paul Vallas is attacking his progressive opponent’s plan to fund public schools and infrastructure by taxing the wealthy — including a tax on financial trading that would hit some of Vallas’ top campaign donors. https://www.levernews.com/in-chicago-mayoral-race-plutocrats-spend-big-against-new-taxes/ #nomoa #ChicagoMayoralElection #ChicagoElection

Judge Fear had been defeated! #chicagoelection #brandonjohnson https://www.wbez.org/stories/brandon-johnson-will-be-chicagos-next-mayor/45bf1c99-2282-416d-839e-aa781d247d1b

#ChicagoElection https://elections.suntimes.com/live-election-results-runoff/

Johnson's lead extended to just under 16k lead with 98%+ reporting #brandonjohnson #chicagoelection

Johnson's lead just under 13k with almost 97% reporting. Going to come down to mail in votes, and with Johnson having a larger mail in contingent, he looks pretty good to take this. #brandonjohnson #chicagoelection

Just checked the latest update and it looks like Brandon Johnson doubled his lead over Vallas. It's still close. #chicagomayoralrunoff #ChicagoElection #Chicago

Johnson up over 12k now. #brandonjohnson #chicagoelection

Up even more! #brandonjohnson #chicagoelection

It's a beautiful day to vote for the next mayor of Chicago! (And in the 48th ward, the next alderperson too!) Get out the vote Chicago! 🇺🇲🗳️ #ChicagoElection

Forty years ago, Harold Washington took on the Chicago machine and won, with the help of a multiracial coalition, becoming the first Black mayor of Chicago.

This week on Unsung HIstory, we look at Washington’s rise to the 5th floor of City Hall, who helped him get there, and the struggles he faced once elected, with guest, historian Dr. Gordon Mantler.

Listen at https://www.unsunghistorypodcast.com/harold-washington/ or anywhere #podcasts are found.

#Chicago #History #BlackHistory #ChicagoElection #histodons

RT @mbcorres
Thank you @ChicagoVotes 4 having us at the rally to register our students. Kevin,our first voter,said “I didn’t think I would feel this happy after voting!”& Jocelyn had a huge smile on her face as well! So proud of our young people @BoganBengal79 #Vote #mayor #chicagoelection

From the #chicago permanent vote by mail form.
This is some next-level bureaucracy obstacles #chicagoelection #bureaucracy

Paul Vallas darkened Brandon Johnson's face for a campaign ad. Straight up racist.

#ChicagoMayor #ChicagoElection

Big night in #chicago politics last night with Mayor Lori Lightfoot being voted out, and challengers Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson moving on to the runoff. #politics #chicagomayor #chicagoelection https://news.wttw.com/2023/02/28/vallas-johnson-have-early-leads-early-chicago-mayoral-vote-returns

RT @MatHelman
In the #ChicagoMayoralElection Runoff:

@PaulVallas is *basically* a Republican.

@Brandon4Chicago is a leader with support from progressive grassroots organizations, labor unions & #Chicago leaders like @DeliaRamirezIL!

https://brandonforchicago.com/endorsements

#ChicagoElection #BrandonIsBetter https://twitter.com/Redistrict/status/1630750811390201858

I don't live in #Chicago anymore sadly, so I have no vote on who their next mayor is, but for the love of God...don't elect Paul Vallas. Dig up the bones of Richard J. Daley if you have to, but don't elect Vallas. He smells Trumpy, and Chicago doesn't need Trumpy. #ChicagoElection #politics

Anyone get a screenshot of the cop with the bagpipes walking around the Vallas party from the WGN News? #chicagoelection

RT @cbschicago
BREAKING: Incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat. Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will compete in runoff in April #ChicagoElection http://cbschicago.com/live