A new poll has shed light on the close race for Chicago's next mayor as the final two candidates prepare for the runoff election in two weeks.
A small but significant gender gap has also emerged. Johnson now leads slightly among female voters with 45.3% from his previous 43.5%. In the previous poll, Vallas led among women voters with 44.4% now dropping to 40.7%, according to the poll.
Vallas continues to hold a big lead over Johnson in the areas he won on Feb. 28. On the Northwest Side of the city, Vallas leads Johnson by a more than three-to-one margin: 67.3% to 20.4%. On the Southwest Side, Vallas holds an almost two-to-one lead: 62.6% to 32.4%. The Johnson campaign counters by holding a wide lead on both the South Side of the city: 71.8% to 19.8%, and the West Side: 75.9% to 13.9%. Vallas leads among White voters: 71.7% to 21.9%, while Johnson leads among Black voters: 73.6% to 16.1%, according to the poll.
Neither candidate has established a majority with Hispanic voters or residents of the north lakefront region. A majority of voters who initially supported Mayor Lightfoot for reelection, about 53%, have shifted their support to Johnson, polling results show.Chicago residents will be demanding a lot out of the next mayor.Nearly 65% of Chicago voters did not vote in the first election, but they could vote in the runoff.. The two discussed key issues such as officers in schools, property taxes and what they'll do in their first 100 days as mayor.
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