PHOTOS: Election Day In Chicago

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot became the first mayor to not be reelected in 40 years in Tuesday’s election as former CPS CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson secured runoff spots.

Some alderpeople were forced to runoffs, and City Council is poised for significant change thanks to a bevy of open races that found winners.

Voter turnout was low, but there are still many mail-in ballots to count.

Block Club had photographers around the city to capture everything that happened.

Photos from Election Day:

Brandon Johnson waves to supporters after finishing second in the mayoral election. He is headed to the April 4 runoff.

Paul Vallas celebrates with supporters at his campaign party Feb. 28, 2023. He is headed to the April 4 runoff.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot gives her concession speech at her election night party on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García speaks at his mayoral election night watch party at Apollo’s 2000 in Little Village on Feb. 28, 2023.

Guests place drinks on a Mayor Lori Lightfoot campaign sign at her election night party in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Election judge Sheila Malloy hangs up a polling place sign in the morning at Edgewater Presbyterian Church in Edgewater on Municipal Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Election official Mohamed Hussain works at the Northtown Branch Library in West Ridge on Municipal Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Mayoral candidate and Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets a woman at Manny’s Deli in the South Loop on Municipal Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas casts his vote at Robert Healy Elementary School in Bridgeport on February 28, 2023.

Bethany Dudley brought her dog, Harry, with her to vote at Senn High School in Edgewater on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) before taking the stage at this election party Tuesday. La Spata’s race became too close to call.

People cast their votes at a polling place in the YMCA in Hyde Park Chicago, Illinois, U.S. February 28, 2023.

Guests watch election results come in at Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s election night party on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

A supporter dons a bedazzled Vallas for Mayor shirt at mayoral candidate Paul Vallas’ election night party on Feb. 28, 2023.

Ryan Hennessy gets an “I voted!” sticker after casting his ballot at Senn High School in Edgewater on Municipal Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Election official Mohamed Hussain hands an “I voted!” sticker to a voter at the Northtown Branch Library in West Ridge on Municipal Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot tries first lady Amy Eshelman’s soup in line at Manny’s Deli in the South Loop on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023. Lightfoot ended up getting knocked out of the race.

Mayoral candidate Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th) gets his lunch at Manny’s Deli in the South Loop on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas holds his lunch order at Manny’s Deli in the South Loop on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is received by supporters after giving her concession speech at her election night party on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Joe Dunne, a 48th Ward aldermanic candidate, electioneers outside of Senn High School in Edgewater on Municipal Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Bill Conway smiles with his family after he won the 34th Ward aldermanic seat.

Henry Franklin casts his vote at the Northtown Branch Library in West Ridge on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

First lady Amy Eshleman looks on as Mayor Lori Lightfoot gives her concession speech at her election night party on Election Day in Chicago, Feb. 28, 2023.

Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, seen reflected in a mirror, speaks at his Chicago Mayoral election night watch party at Apollo’s 2000 in Little Village on Feb. 28, 2023.

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