In a statement, Vallas distanced himself from DeSantis, saying: 'I wholeheartedly agree with Governor Pritzker that there is simply no place in Chicago for a right-wing extremist like Ron DeSantis, and I am disappointed in FOP leadership for inviting him to speak to officers. 'Obviously it's meant to have some sort of a political impact in Chicago, but it certainly raises the questions again about whether Vallas is a trustworthy candidate, whether as he claims he's a lifelong Democrat,' Garcia said. While campaigning on the North Side Friday, Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia denounced the visit and attacked Vallas. The FOP invited members to a scheduled visit by Florida Governor and presumed Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, who is coming to Elmhurst on Monday, President's Day, to meet behind closed doors with law enforcement members. I don't know who that is, lots of candidates are close enough to be there.'īut Vallas is now fending off new criticism because of his endorsement from the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police. 'It appears unless something changes that Paul Vallas will be in the runoff with someone. Mayor Pineda has been married for more than 30 years to his wife Julie, and credits her with encouraging his active involvement in the community. 'I think Paul has solidified himself as the front runner in the race with his message of law and order,' said Rod McCulloch, a pollster at Victory Research. Chuy Garcia and Willie Wilson round out the top five, and no other candidate is in double figures. The latest independent poll by Victory Research shows Vallas in front with 22.%, followed by Lori Lightfoot at 17.1%, and Brandon Johnson a point behind her. Vallas is heading down the home stretch in the race, with his polling numbers continuing to grow. What's unclear is how much the race might change between now and February 28.Ģ023 Chicago Mayoral Election: Latest poll shows tight race between Lightfoot, Garcia and Vallas

With 11 days until Election Day, the race for mayor shows only five of the nine candidates polling in double figures and the number of undecided voters is shrinking. Kam Buckner, Willie Wilson, Cook County Commissioner. And even if Mayor Lori Lightfoot makes the runoff, her chances at re-election may be dimming. The 2023 race for Chicago mayor is a crowded one, with nine candidates currently in the running: Ja'Mal Green, Ald.

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The latest poll in the Chicago mayoral race shows Paul Vallas in front, followed by Lori Lightfoot and Brandon Johnson.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - A new poll in the race for Chicago mayor suggests that Paul Vallas may be solidifying his frontrunner status. I am running for mayor of Chicago because I want to make these needs a reality.

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