Defeat of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in election bid

Crime-concerned projects that have led to the loss of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's re-election bid

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid due to concerns about crime.

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Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will advance to the April runoff.

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Lightfoot conceded and is now rooting for the next mayor of Chicago.

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Vallas ran on a tough-on-crime message and highlighted his pro-police stance.

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Johnson seeks to consolidate liberals who supported other candidates.

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No candidate is on course to top 50%, so the top two will move on to the runoff.

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Lightfoot's contentious brawls over policing, teacher pay, and Covid-19 left her vulnerable.

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Chicago is grappling with worries over public safety and rising crime rates.

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Violence in the city spiked in 2020 and 2021, and other crimes have increased since then.

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Chicago Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Vallas, and the Chicago Teachers Union backed Johnson.

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