Paul Vallas holds a lead over Brandon Johnson in the polls for the Chicago mayoral runoff election, with indications showing that distinct voting blocs and endorsements could determine the outcome of the race.
Vallas, the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, received 44.9% of the vote among 806 polled voters, with Johnson grabbing 39.1% of the vote. The poll, conducted by Victory Research, recorded that 18% of respondents said they could change their minds prior to Election Day on April 4.Two key demographic voting blocs could be the difference between Johnson, with a more liberal agenda, or Vallas, a more centrist and conservative candidate, leading Chicago for the next four years.
Johnson, who is taking a more liberal stance on matters, particularly public safety, has maintained support among labor unions and the teachers union. Vallas has received an endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police, as well as former 2023 mayoral candidate Willie Wilson and Ward 19 Alderman Matthew O'Shea. The Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 has also pledged to support Vallas.
The ousted mayor has not endorsed either candidate but said in her concession speech that she had called both of them to congratulate them and would offer support to whoever wins. On the other side, Vallas said he will add hundreds of officers to patrol Chicago's streets and will recall officers back to the police force that left out of frustration with Lightfoot's administration.
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