Rahm Emanuel, ‘Chuy’ Garcia Face Off in Chicago Mayor Runoff Election

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia will see who earned Chicago’s vote in the first mayoral runoff election in city history.

Both candidates had about six extra weeks to sway any undecided voters.

Polls opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Many people cast their ballots before heading to work.

“I think it’s just been more time to think about each candidate and to hear each side. I think there are people coming out of the woodwork to vote who may not have voted in the last election,” said Jenna Ottenheimer, who voted on Tuesday.

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