Let’s know the 7 unknown facts about Chicago mayor's race winner Brandon Johnson
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Brandon Johnson is a community organizer and activist who was elected to the Chicago City Council in 2019, representing the 20th Ward on the city's South Side.
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He defeated incumbent Alderman Willie Cochran, who had been indicted on federal corruption charges, in the Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
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Johnson is a progressive Democrat who has advocated for issues such as affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and workers' rights.
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He has been a vocal critic of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's policies on these issues and has called for more progressive solutions to address the city's problems.
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Before his election to the City Council, Johnson worked as a teacher and education organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union.
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Brandon Johnson was born and raised in Chicago and is a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School.
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Brandon Johnson received his bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University and his master's degree in education from the University of Illinois at Chicago.