Mayor of Chicago, 2023-
- Democratic Party
- Non-partisan primary election February 28th, 2023, resulted in run-off general election with Paul Vallas, having defeated Kambium Buckner, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Ja’Mal Green, Sophia King, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Roderick Sawyer, and Willie L. Wilson.
- Elected 57th mayor of Chicago on April 4, 2023 in general election, defeating Paul Vallas.
- Chicago’s fourth African American mayor and second mayor from the West Side
- Inauguration: May 15, 2023
Biographical
- Born March 27, 1976 in Elgin, Illinois
- Graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Youth Development Programming and Management, 2004
- Graduated from Aurora University with a master’s degree in Teaching, 2007
- Cook County Commissioner, 1st District, 2018-2023
- Organizer, Chicago Teachers Union Local 1, 2011-
- Social Studies Teacher, Westinghouse College Prep, 2010-2018
- Social Studies Teacher, Jenner Academy, 2007-2010
- Chief of Staff, Illinois State Representative Deborah L. Graham 2005-2007
- Constituent Service Director, Illinois State Senator Don Harmon 2003-2004
Sources
- Ballotpedia. (2023). “Brandon Johnson (Illinois).” https://ballotpedia.org/Brandon_Johnson_(Illinois)
- Chicago Teachers Union Local 1 Communications. (2023). “Brandon Johnson: father, organizer, educator, leader taking on city hall.”
- Lourgos, A. L. (2023). “Brandon Johnson: Organizer. Anti-establishment. Servant-leader. From middle school teacher to Chicago mayor.” Chicago Tribune.
- Mercado, M. & Myers, Q. (2023). “Brandon Johnson Stakes Claim As Most Progressive Chicago Mayor In A Generation.” Block Club Chicago.
