Sweitzer Poised To Win Chicago Mayoral Nomination
The campaign closes with Sweitzer seen as a near-certain Democratic mayoral nominee. Chicago leaders claim a landslide result, with estimates ranging from 75,000 to 100,000 plurality, and expect Sweitzer to carry 33 of 35 wards. Volunteers number in the thousands, pledging to work primary day, while opponents stress party duties and ethics in politics.
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Heads the List Sweitzer Ahead in Mayoral Race
The Journal reports Robert M. Sweitzer leads the Democratic field for mayor with strong backing citywide and a pledged vote boost as spring primaries approach. The piece outlines camp chatter, pledges, and the Republican slate led by William Hale Thompson, plus notes on judicial nomination plans and other candidates filing petitions across offices.
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