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The Republicans were so embarrassed by their candidate for mayor that Chicago ended its partisan primaries. The result has actually been a less racially divided modern election.
In its election Tuesday of Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as its 57th mayor, Chicago chose an inspiring orator. This will be a City Hall first for most Chicagoans. Neither
Chicago residents voted for their new Alderperson's Tuesday night.
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In Brandon Johnson, Chicago has its first rhetorically inspiring mayor in decades. And one who did not mention Barack Obama in his acceptance speech.
Many Chicago residents will decide who will be their next Alderman on Tuesday.