Lessons Learned from Chicago's Mayoral Election on Democratic Messaging and Public Safety.

Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, won the Chicago mayoral race by advocating for a fundamentally different approach to public safety, including economic and community development, more social workers and mental health professionals, and more detectives to solve crimes. His victory may serve as a blueprint for other Democrats struggling with the issue of crime and policing. Crime and public safety were top concerns for Chicago voters, but Johnson's appeal to the city's overwhelmingly Democratic electorate overcame his opponent's efforts to prove his Democratic bona fides. Johnson's victory may also affect the Democratic Party's choice between Chicago and Atlanta for its 2024 presidential convention.