Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. The win is a major victory for the party’s progressive wing as the nation’s third-largest city grapples with high crime and financial challenges.

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National story. 104 articles from 53 sources. Updated Apr 6, 2023.

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23 sources
NPRLean Left· Apr 6, 2023

What's next for Chicago's new mayor elect Brandon Johnson

VoxLeft· Apr 5, 2023

The big upset in the Chicago mayor’s race, explained

In These TimesLeft· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson Won the Race for Chicago’s Mayor By Loving and Fighting for the City

The New RepublicLeft· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Election, Against All Odds

Ran by 2 outlets· NBC News, Politico
NBC NewsLean Left· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor's race

PoliticoLean Left· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor's race

Center

19 sources
CBS NewsCenter· Apr 6, 2023

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on winning election, making sure the city does what "actually works" to fight crime

Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· The Buffalo News, WFMZ Allentown, +6 more
The Buffalo NewsCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

La Crosse TribuneCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

La Crosse TribuneCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

WKRN NashvilleCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

WSVN MiamiLean Left· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Voice of AmericaCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson Elected Chicago Mayor in Victory for Progressives

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

La Crosse TribuneCenter· Apr 4, 2023

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 7 Chicago, 6ABC Philadelphia, +6 more
ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Chicago mayoral race: Brandon Johnson wins runoff, Paul Vallas concedes

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Apr 5, 2023

Chicago mayoral race: Brandon Johnson wins runoff, Paul Vallas concedes

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Chicago mayoral race: Brandon Johnson wins runoff, Paul Vallas concedes

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Apr 5, 2023

Chicago mayoral race: Brandon Johnson wins runoff, Paul Vallas concedes

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Apr 5, 2023

Chicago mayoral race: Brandon Johnson wins runoff, Paul Vallas concedes

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Chicago mayoral race: Brandon Johnson wins runoff, Paul Vallas concedes

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Apr 5, 2023

Chicago mayoral race: Brandon Johnson wins runoff, Paul Vallas concedes

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Apr 5, 2023

Chicago mayoral race: Brandon Johnson wins runoff, Paul Vallas concedes

Ran by 8 outlets· Herald & Review, WMUR, +6 more
Herald & ReviewCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

WMURCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

The Southern IllinoisanCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Journal TimesCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

MadisonCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

NWI TimesCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Quad-City TimesCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Ran by 10 outlets· KSDK, 13News Now Norfolk, +8 more
KSDKCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

13News Now NorfolkCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

Courthouse News ServiceCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

WUSA9Center· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

FOX 61 HartfordCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

KGW PortlandCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

WWL New OrleansCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

FOX 43 YorkCenter· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

Right

11 sources
Fox NewsRight· Apr 6, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Who is Brandon Johnson? What to know about Chicago's next mayor

FortuneLean Right· Apr 5, 2023

Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· The Pantagraph, Triblive
The PantagraphLean Right· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

TribliveLean Right· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Washington TimesLean Right· Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor in a big win for liberals

New York PostLean Right· Apr 5, 2023

Progressive Brandon Johnson elected Chicago’s next mayor