He was a successful businessman before taking office in 1993 amid civil unrest after the police beating of Rodney King. He became known for impolitic wisecracking.
Tag: Elections, Mayors
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Three Takeaways From a Tumultuous Day in Politics
A blowout in Wisconsin, an indictment in New York and a progressive victory in Chicago.
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How Brandon Johnson Made Up Ground and Won Chicago’s Mayoral Race
Mr. Johnson, a progressive county commissioner, won over liberal voters across the city after finishing second in a first round of balloting.
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Rejecting a ‘Republican in Disguise,’ Chicago Voters Elect Johnson as Next Mayor
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.
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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.