Seizing on a powerful motivator for their party, Democratic candidates for municipal offices have put Republicans on their heels. “I’m running for mayor, I’m not debating abortion,” one said.
Tag: Elections, Mayors
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A Chicago Mayoral Hopeful Who Took on Hard-to-Fix Schools Faces a Political Shift
Paul Vallas has long been a supporter of charter schools. He is running against Brandon Johnson, an ex-teacher with a different approach.
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Chicago’s Mayoral Race Pits the Teachers Union Against the Police Union
In a city known for its unions, two loom over the Paul Vallas-Brandon Johnson race, and no labor leader is as significant as the incendiary president of the Fraternal Order of Police.
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In Chicago Mayor’s Race, a Former Teacher Rises With Union Support
Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner who once taught in struggling neighborhoods, soared in the polls after an endorsement and donations from the Chicago Teachers Union.
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It Would Be Foolish to Ignore What Just Happened in Chicago
Democratic candidates everywhere should be paying attention to the miserable showing of Lori Lightfoot in the mayoral primary.