Johnson v. Vallas: Polls Set to Open in Closest Contest for Chicago Mayor in 40 Years
Chicago will elect a new mayor and voters in 14 wards will also elect a new alderperson to the Chicago City Council.
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Chicago will elect a new mayor and voters in 14 wards will also elect a new alderperson to the Chicago City Council.
The incumbent alderman is fending off a bid from a CTU-backed challenger in the 36th Ward, while the 30th Ward will have a new alderman.
Both Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas will spend the final days of what is expected to be the closest election in Chicago history scrambling for any possible advantage – and trying to make sure their supporters cast a ballot.
The two candidates have collected nearly $17 million in less than a month.
CHICAGO — Since Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson became the last candidates standing for Chicago mayor, the two have been on campaign fundraising overdrive, collecting nearly $17 million in less