In a largely liberal city, Chicago voters chose Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner and union organizer, over Paul Vallas, who took a hard line on crime.
Tag: Democratic Party
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Brandon Johnson Elected Chicago Mayor, Turning Back Tough-on-Crime Opponent
Paul Vallas, who pressed for a more conservative approach, narrowly lost to Mr. Johnson, who was little known to voters only months ago.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: Protasiewicz Wins With Abortion Message
Janet Protasiewicz prevailed in the state’s highly consequential contest for the Supreme Court, which will now be likely to reverse the state’s abortion ban and end the use of gerrymandered legislative maps.
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Chicagoans Go to the Polls in a Mayoral Race Between Very Different Democrats
Paul Vallas, a former public school executive, has called for a crackdown on crime, while Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner, wants to expand social programs.
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Wisconsin’s High-Stakes Supreme Court Race: What to Watch
The election for a swing seat on the court is likely to determine whether abortion remains illegal in Wisconsin, as well as the future of the state’s heavily gerrymandered political maps.