2023 Chicago Mayoral/Aldermanic Elections

[Gracile]

Here's the final official precinct map:

https://twitter.com/FrankCalabrese/status/1635799107993206784

And it looks like Lightfoot narrowly beat out Johnson in the 5th Ward after all:

https://twitter.com/FrankCalabrese/status/1635988826408591360

[Gass3268]

https://twitter.com/danielmarans/status/1636355960934391811?s=20

[wbrocks67]

It certainly feels like Johnson has a bit of momentum right now

[Mr. Illini]

It certainly feels like Johnson has a bit of momentum right now

Vallas is running a very conservative campaign because he knows he’s the front runner. Johnson is doing a good job capitalizing on it.

[Gracile]

Clyburn's endorsement is not that meaningful here compared to the critical local endorsements Vallas has received. I think Vallas is still the firm favorite, though I can see the final margin being closer to the high single digits than a true blowout.

[sting in the rafters]

So the teachers’ and service unions’ candidate vs the public safety and building trade unions’ candidate? Man, if there’s a great beyond you know Boss Daley is off smiling somewhere.

[Gass3268]

https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1636393132915916801?s=20

[Canis]

Thank you Bernie!!

[Mr. Illini]

Not a fan of national figures inserting themselves into local races.

[wbrocks67]

Not a fan of national figures inserting themselves into local races.

I feel like if the two candidates are both on the same wave length, they should stay out, but this race is basically a Republican vs. D so I don't see why they would.

[Mr. Illini]

Not a fan of national figures inserting themselves into local races.

I feel like if the two candidates are both on the same wave length, they should stay out, but this race is basically a Republican vs. D so I don't see why they would.

The voters can’t figure that out for themselves?

[wbrocks67]

Not a fan of national figures inserting themselves into local races.

I feel like if the two candidates are both on the same wave length, they should stay out, but this race is basically a Republican vs. D so I don't see why they would.

The voters can’t figure that out for themselves?

Sounds like you're vouching for no one ever endorsing in any single race ever again then?

[Green Line]

All anybody wants is Columbus back in his place.  Brandon should promise to do this and he will win.

[Born to Slay. Forced to Work.]

Not a fan of national figures inserting themselves into local races.

I'd agree with you if this were a smaller city like Columbus or Albuquerque, but Chicago is one of the largest cities in the country, yea its a local election but it's going to have (small) national consequences.

[Green Line]

I love it when Napervillians weigh in on Chicago elections.

[Mr. Illini]

Not a fan of national figures inserting themselves into local races.

I feel like if the two candidates are both on the same wave length, they should stay out, but this race is basically a Republican vs. D so I don't see why they would.

The voters can’t figure that out for themselves?

Sounds like you're vouching for no one ever endorsing in any single race ever again then?

A federal official endorsing in a federal race has a direct impact on the work said official is doing in Washington. I don’t like it when national figures endorse in gubernatorial races either.

[Mr. Illini]

I love it when Napervillians weigh in on Chicago elections.

Have to support their former DuPage neighbor

[Landslide Lyndon]

How come Sanders endorsed Johnson but Garcia hasn't yet?
Is there any bad blood between them?

[John Forbes Kerrygold 🧈]

How come Sanders endorsed Johnson but Garcia hasn't yet?
Is there any bad blood between them?

Lingering primary bitterness, also Chuy looks very weak if Vallas wins Mexicans anyway

This. I suspect he stays out of it. He wrote a very non-committal editorial this week outlining what he hopes "the next mayor" does. I think if he was going to endorse, he'd have done it. I also think Vallas comfortably carrying the Hispanic vote is a real possibility.

[Landslide Lyndon]

How come Sanders endorsed Johnson but Garcia hasn't yet?
Is there any bad blood between them?

Lingering primary bitterness, also Chuy looks very weak if Vallas wins Mexicans anyway

This. I suspect he stays out of it. He wrote a very non-committal editorial this week outlining what he hopes "the next mayor" does. I think if he was going to endorse, he'd have done it. I also think Vallas comfortably carrying the Hispanic vote is a real possibility.

Well, that seems to me very petty and self-serving behavior coming from a guy who presents himself as a progressive champion.

[President Johnson]

Is Obama expected to make an endorsement here? Chicago afterall is his hometown, albeit the fact that he resides in Washington for most of the time.

[Gracile]

Is Obama expected to make an endorsement here? Chicago afterall is his hometown, albeit the fact that he resides the Washington for most of the time.

Definitely not; Obama has been reluctant to get involved with local Chicago politics since leaving office.

[Born to Slay. Forced to Work.]

Is Obama expected to make an endorsement here? Chicago afterall is his hometown, albeit the fact that he resides the Washington for most of the time.

Definitely not; Obama has been reluctant to get involved with local Chicago politics since leaving office.

Can’t say I blame him

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

How come Sanders endorsed Johnson but Garcia hasn't yet?
Is there any bad blood between them?

Lingering primary bitterness, also Chuy looks very weak if Vallas wins Mexicans anyway

This. I suspect he stays out of it. He wrote a very non-committal editorial this week outlining what he hopes "the next mayor" does. I think if he was going to endorse, he'd have done it. I also think Vallas comfortably carrying the Hispanic vote is a real possibility.

Well, that seems to me very petty and self-serving behavior coming from a guy who presents himself as a progressive champion.

Of course it is, welcome to Chicago

[brucejoel99]

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