Johnson’s win also comes as groups such as Our Revolution, a powerful progressive advocacy organization, push to win more offices in local and state office, including in upcoming mayoral elections in Philadelphia and elsewhere. For both progressives and the party’s more moderate wing, the Chicago race was seen as a test of organizing power and messaging. It was a momentous win for progressive organizations such as the teachers union, with Johnson winning the highest office of any active teachers union member in recent history, leaders say. “Today the dream is alive,” Johnson said, “and so today we celebrate the revival and the resurrection of the city of Chicago.” He also noted that he was speaking on the anniversary of King’s assassination. Jesse Jackson and called his victory a continuation of their legacies. He referenced civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr.