Big Wins, Shocking Defeats And Lots Of 'I Voted' Stickers: Scenes From Election Day In Chicago

CHICAGO — Mayor-elector Brandon Johnson said his election Tuesday night ushers in “the revival and the resurrection of” Chicago.

Johnson, a Cook County commissioner and former teacher, eked out a win over Paul Vallas, a former Chicago Public Schools CEO. Johnson said he’ll work to unite Chicagoans and invest in all communities to improve safety, education and other facets of life.

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But it wasn’t just the mayor’s race that was decided: Fourteen aldermanic races had gone to runoffs, and they now have winners.

Block Club’s reporters were at watch parties and polling places throughout the day to document the action.

Check out photos from the night:

Confetti falls after Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson gives his victory speech after winning the runoff Chicago mayoral election at his election party in the South Loop on April 4, 2023.

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson gives his victory speech after winning the runoff Chicago mayoral election at his election party in the South Loop on April 4, 2023.

Danielle Lawson (right) celebrates as election results show mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson in the lead on April 4, 2023.

Paul Vallas formally concedes to Brandon Johnson for the mayoral election at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago, Illinois U.S. April 4, 2023.

A Paul Vallas supporter wears a campaign button during the election night party at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago, Illinois U.S. April 4, 2023.

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Monique Scott (second from left) at her victory party Tuesday.

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Ruth Cruz hugs IL State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado at her campaign office 5714 W. Belmont Ave., on April 4, 2023.

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Ald. Gilbert Villegas’ mom cheers as Villegas declared victory in the 36th Ward race.

Ald. Gilbert “Gil” Villegas answering questions after winning the runoff Tuesday.

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Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) claimed victory in a tight election.

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Angela Clay at her victory party Tuesday.

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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth hugs former challenger Nassir Faulkner at her election party at Furama, 4936 N. Broadway St., April 4.

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth poses with members of her campaign team after declaring victory April 4.

Joe Dunne’s campaign manager Manuel Galvan watches the results come in April 4.

Joe Dunne speaks at his election watch party April 4.

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Liam Gallogly, a Brandon Johnson voter, brings his son Miles to the polls Tuesday.

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Election official Jackie Garmon directs a voter at the voting site in the Loop, ahead of the Chicago runoff election, on April 3, 2023.

Election official Gerald Smith smiles at the early voting site in North Lawndale ahead of the Chicago runoff election on April 3, 2023.

Genoveva and Alicia Chavarria cast their ballots after voting at the early voting site in Garfield Ridge ahead of the Chicago runoff election on April 3, 2023.

Mayoral candidate Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets a CTA worker at the Racine CTA Blue Line stop on April 3, 2023.

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, alongside Sen. Dick Durbin, greets constituents at the Clark and Lake CTA stop, ahead of the Chicago runoff election, on April 3, 2023.

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