Vallas and Johnson advancing to runoff after Lightfoot concedes
Lightfoot is the first incumbent mayor of Chicago to lose a bid for re-election since Jane Byrne lost to Harold Washington in 1983.
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Lightfoot is the first incumbent mayor of Chicago to lose a bid for re-election since Jane Byrne lost to Harold Washington in 1983.
The Lori Lightfoot campaign was confident Monday night, but a night later, Mayor Lightfoot finished third and will not be in the runoff. CBS 2's Jim Williams and Ed Marshall have analysis.
Less than two hours after the polls closed on Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded in her bid for a second term, setting up a runoff between rivals Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson. CBS 2 has team coverage and analysis of tonight's results and the race ahead.
Vallas will be facing Brandon Johnson in a mayoral runoff. He spoke about his plan for public safety and education, and other policies Tuesday night.
Hopkins, who supported Vallas, tells CBS 2's Charlie De Mar he believes Vallas and Brandon Johnson will be the mayoral finalists for the runoff -- and says Mayor Lori Lightfoot should concede.
Political analysts Leslie Hairston and Sylvia Puente have analysis as returns come in for the 2023 mayoral election.
Political analysts Leslie Hairston and Sylvia Puente join CBS 2's Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent.
Mayoral candidate and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas is confident he will end up in the runoff when all is said and done after the polls close on Election Day. It’s his second bid for mayor, and he entered Election Day as the clear frontrunner.
Because the race is still considered a tossup, last-minute campaign trail face time could be critical.
Because the race is still considered a tossup, last-minute campaign trail face time could be critical. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
The deepfake was viewed thousands of times before it was taken down.
Even though the video appears to have been taken down quickly and that account has suspended from Twitter, experts worry the damage may have been done. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The deepfake was viewed thousands of times before it was taken down. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov sat down with all nine candidates for mayor ahead of the Feb. 28 election.
There is a history of offensive "likes" on Vallas' Twitter account dating back to before he launched his campaign. On Friday, he told us his account was hacked.
There is a history of offensive "likes" on Vallas' Twitter account dating back to before he launched his campaign. On Friday, he told us his account was hacked. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
A different side of the candidates came out when it came to "lightning rounds" about Chicago bands and iconic sports teams, among other subjects.
"What I would do is I would allow them to chase, and I would establish sensible rules," Vallas said.
Paul Vallas describes himself as a lifelong public servant. It's why he is running for mayor of Chicago again, after giving a few other statewide offices a shot in the past.
"If you want them controlling your fate and your destiny, then stay home. Then don't vote."
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing criticism from her opponents for a comment she made at a campaign event on Saturday.
The issues ranged from criminal justice reform to supporting schools on the South and West sides.
The issues ranged from criminal justice reform to supporting schools on the South and West sides. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Seven of the nine candidates for mayor were in attendance.
With about two and a half weeks until the election, various polls are showing candidates closing in. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports on another heated debate.
