Brandon Johnson

Biography

Brandon Johnson (born March 27, 1976) is an American politician and former educator who since 2023 has served as the 57th mayor of Chicago. A member of the Democratic Party, Johnson previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2023, representing the 1st district. Born and raised in Elgin, Illinois, Johnson started his career as a social studies teacher in the Chicago Public Schools system.

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