Poll: With Rahm out, Garry McCarthy leads race for Chicago mayor
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy (2nd from right) listens as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks at a press conference on September 10, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO (Fox 32 News) - A new poll has been conducted following Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s announcement that he won’t be seeking re-election for a third term.
According to “We Ask America,” candidate and former CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy leads the race for mayor of Chicago with 16.8 percent.
In a close second is Dr. Willie Wilson with 15.1 percent. In third is Paul Vallas with 10.1 percent.
A total of 1,128 likely voters were surveyed in this poll. The margin of error is +/- 3 percent.
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In regards to the approval of Mayor Emanuel’s job performance, the poll shows voters split, with 43 percent approving and 42 percent disapproving.