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      Brandon Johnson speaks after being projected winner of the Chicago mayoral runoff

      'A Win for the History Books': Brandon Johnson Defeats School Privatizer in Chicago

      "Tonight is the beginning of a Chicago that truly invests in all of its people," Johnson said in his victory speech.

      Jake Johnson
      Apr 05, 2023

      Progressive Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson defeated conservative Democrat and school privatizer Paul Vallas in Chicago's mayoral runoff on Tuesday, a victory he called a "gateway to a new future" for the nation's third-largest city.

      "Tonight is the beginning of a Chicago that truly invests in all of its people," Johnson said in his victory speech, pledging to help usher in "a city that actually respects the workers who keep it running" and one "where public schools have the resources to meet the needs of every child."

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      Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas speaks during a meeting with supporters

      Ahead of Chicago Runoff, New Ad Spotlights 'Trail of Destruction' Left by Paul Vallas

      "We've literally seen this man destroy public education, sadly for Black and Brown children," said one parent.

      Jake Johnson
      Apr 02, 2023

      With Chicago's closely watched mayoral runoff just two days away, the campaign of progressive Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson debuted an ad on Sunday featuring expert and parent testimony on conservative candidate Paul Vallas' education record, including his stints managing school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New Orleans.

      The picture they painted was not flattering. One New Orleans parent, identified as Kevin G., said that "Paul Vallas has left a trail of destruction, everywhere he goes."

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      'They Have a Lot of Money... We Have the People': Sanders Rallies for Brandon Johnson in Chicago

      'They Have a Lot of Money... We Have the People': Sanders Rallies for Brandon Johnson in Chicago

      "Which side are you on?" Sanders asked at the packed rally. "Are you on the side of working people, or are you on the side of the speculators and billionaires? And I know which side Brandon is on."

      Jake Johnson
      Mar 31, 2023

      U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders stumped for progressive Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson late Thursday, imploring the city's voters to turn out in record numbers to overcome what he described as the powerful establishment forces backing conservative Democrat Paul Vallas.

      "Our job on Tuesday is to make sure we have the largest voter turnout this city has ever seen," Sanders (I-Vt.) told the crowd gathered at the University of Illinois Chicago days ahead of the April 4 runoff. "This is going to be a close election, and the deciding factor will be voter turnout."

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