Chicago Mayoral Election for The New York Times

Confetti falls on Brandon Johnson as he concludes his speech during his watch party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Chicago.

It has been a month since I was in Chicago covering the historic election night. I spent the afternoon on the Southside of Chicago visiting polling locations and talking with voters, and that evening I was at Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s watch party downtown. Most of the images that inevitably ran in The New York Times were from the watch party, but I had a great time out working in Chicago and visiting a handful of polling places. Below you’ll find images from the watch party and links to the stories where The New York Times published the photos.

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Al Ramirez, a resident of Chicago, wears the city’s flag in his hat during Brandon Johnson’s watch party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Chicago.

Ann-Marie Herod, waves a Chicago flag while recording a 360-degree video during Brandon Johnson’s watch party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Chicago.

Stephanie Skora showcases her sequin jacket during Brandon Johnson’s watch party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Chicago.

Attendees of Brandon Johnson’s watch party react as the results show Johnson leading in the mayoral race at the Marriott Marquis Chicago on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Chicago.

Confetti rains down at the end of Brandon Johnson’s watch party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Chicago.