Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advanced to an April 4 runoff after Tue.'s election.

Vallas and Johnson were the top two vote-getters in Tue.'s election, defeating incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot. (AP)

Lightfoot conceded the race Tue. night: she is the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose a reelection bid. (AP)

Vallas led the nine-candidate field by 13.5 points, winning 33.8% of Tue.'s vote with 94% reporting. (NYT)

Johnson trailed Vallas in second place with 20.3% of the vote. (NYT)

Chicago mayoral race results, as of Wed. (NYT): 🗳️Vallas: 33.8% 🗳️Johnson: 20.3% 🗳️Lightfoot: 17.1% 🗳️García: 13.7%

Vallas celebrated the election results during a rally Tue. night: "We will make Chicago the safest city in America."

Vallas: "We need to address the underlying causes of the problem that the city faces."

Vallas: "I've had success because I've always had the good sense to listen to the community."

Who is Vallas? Vallas is the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools; he also served as a budget director for the city. (AP)

Vallas previously ran for mayor in 2019, but lost to Lightfoot in ninth place. He also ran for governor in 2002. (BCC)

Johnson also celebrated his advancement to the runoff with his supporters Tue. night: "Anything is possible, Chicago."

Johnson: "They said that this would never happen. I am so freaking proud, because we did this."

Who is Johnson? Johnson is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. (AP)

Johnson has the endorsements of the Chicago Teachers Union and United Working Families. (AP)