VIDEO: Medill ElectionCast — Vote counts, parties and a mayoral runoff

Medill News Service’s Election 2015 broadcast team brings you a roundup of election evening’s most important coverage, including the first runoff in the city’s history, odd polling places and a social media rundown featuring Chicago’s latest polling chatter.

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unnamedRAHM RUNOFF

Despite a $15 million campaign, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been forced into a runoff against Chuy Garcia to take place April 7.
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laundromatPECULIAR POLLS

Chicago voters had some new and unique places to cast their ballots this year including laundry mats, restaurants, hair salons and hotels.
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Photo at top: An enthusastic crowd gathers at Chuy Garcia’s campaign celebration. (Meg Anderson/MEDILL)