Coverage dated February 28, 2023

Who Is Paul Vallas? What to Know About the First Candidate Projected to Reach Chicago Mayoral Runoff Election

Headline from NBC Chicago

The name Paul Vallas shot to the top of headlines during Chicago’s tight race for mayor Tuesday, becoming the first name projected to make it to a runoff election in April, but who is he and where does he stand on some of the biggest issues facing the city?

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Who Is Paul Vallas? What to Know About the First Candidate Projected to Reach Chicago Mayoral Runoff Election (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The name Paul Vallas shot to the top of headlines during Chicago’s tight race for mayor Tuesday, becoming the first name projected to make it to a runoff election in April, but who is he and where does he stand on some of the biggest issues facing the city?

  2. Winchester Star

    Paul Vallas, former schools CEO backed by police union, advances to runoff for Chicago mayor; opponent not yet decided (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Paul Vallas, former schools CEO backed by police union, advances to runoff for Chicago mayor; opponent not yet decided.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Chicago Mayoral Election: AP Projects Vallas, Johnson To Reach April Runoff (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas will secure a place in April’s Chicago mayoral runoff, the Associated Press projects.

  4. Fox32 Chicago

    Paul Vallas advances to runoff for Chicago mayor; opponent not yet decided (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Paul Vallas, the former schools CEO endorsed by the Chicago police union, advanced to a two-candidate runoff for Chicago mayor on Tuesday. His rival in a bid to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot had not yet been decided.

  5. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

    Vallas in runoff for Chicago mayor; opponent not yet decided (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

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    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's feed description

    Paul Vallas, the former schools CEO endorsed by the Chicago police union, has advanced to a two-candidate runoff for Chicago mayor. His rival in a bid to unseat Mayor Lori

  6. New York Times

    How Paul Vallas Went From Electoral Also-Ran to Chicago Front-Runner (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. Vallas, a former public school executive with more conservative views on crime and education, will face Brandon Johnson, a progressive county commissioner, in an April runoff.

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