Washington D.C. – People For the American Way is proud to congratulate Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson on his victory in the runoff election for Mayor of Chicago. Svante Myrick, president of People For the American Way, released the following statement:

“Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson ran on a platform of transforming public safety, prioritizing educational and job opportunities, and improving access to health care in a way that spoke to the values of Chicagoans. Mayor-elect Johnson is a true leader who has shown throughout his career that he cares deeply about his city and all its communities, and he will be a great mayor for all city residents. We congratulate him on his victory and can’t wait to see the great work he will do in the years ahead.”

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People For the American Way, a national progressive advocacy organization, inspires and mobilizes community and cultural leaders to advance Truth, Justice and the American Way. We convene courageous Americans, produce compelling media and organize campaigns to defend our democracy from authoritarian threats and advance America’s promise that everyone will enjoy freedom, safety and a vote that counts. Learn more: https://www.pfaw.org