Lori Lightfoot , Loses Reelection in Chicago.<br />Associated Press reports that Lightfoot <br />didn't get enough votes to proceed to <br />a runoff election on April 4.<br />NBC News reports that the loss makes her the <br />first Chicago mayor to lose reelection in 40 years.<br />On Feb. 28, Lightfoot called being the city's first Black woman and openly gay mayor <br />"the honor of a lifetime.".<br />Regardless of tonight’s outcome, we fought the right fights and we put this city on a better path, Lori Lightfoot, via statement.<br />NBC News reports that many Chicagoans didn't favor Lightfoot due to increased gun violence, carjackings and robberies in the city.<br />In 2021, Chicago recorded the <br />most killings in 25 years with 797. .<br />In 2021, Chicago recorded the <br />most killings in 25 years with 797. .<br />Shootings were at over 3,500.<br />A recent poll by the 'Chicago Sun Times' found that 63% of Chicagoans don't feel safe. .<br />Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will now <br />go head-to-head in a runoff election.<br />Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will now <br />go head-to-head in a runoff election.<br />NBC News reports that Vallas, former CEO of Chicago schools, holds moderate law-and-order views.<br />while Johnson, a Cook County commissioner, maintains a progressive agenda
