Why Brandon Johnson Is Chicago’s Next Mayor

The people of Chicago have spoken: They have elected Brandon Johnson to be the city’s next mayor.
The Cook County Commissioner for Chicago’s 1st District defeated his opponent, former Bridgeport Public Schools Superintendent and Chicago Schools CEO Paul Vallas, by a margin of 51.42% to 48.58% as of this writing. The Associated Press, NBC News, and other outlets officially called the race on Tuesday night, with 99% of precincts reporting.
The significance of Johnson’s victory, e