Brandon Johnson, who campaigned on his background as a public school teacher, union organizer and Cook County commissioner, will become Chicago's next mayor after winning Tuesday in the city's runoff election against Paul Vallas.
Johnson, 46, held 51.45% of the vote Tuesday night, with 98.61% of the precincts reporting. Vallas, 69, who campaigned on a law-and-order message, held 48.55% of the vote.
Vallas conceded the race Tuesday in a speech to his team.
Shortly after Vallas' concession, Johnson thanked his opponent and declared victory in a speech to his supporters.
"Tonight is just the beginning," Johnson said. "Now Chicago will begin to work for its people."
