Chicago elected their first African American woman to be mayor of the city, making Chicago the largest American city to ever elect an African American Woman as mayor.
Lori Lightfoot, who is an openly gay African American, has introduced a new shift in the mood of voters of Chicago. Lightfoot won the race very easily against a longtime politician, despite her never holding an elective office.
Toni Preckwinkle, who was thought to be a very notable candidate for mayor, lost to Lori Lightfoot in the race to become mayor of Chicago. Preckwinkle is a former alderman who is president of the Cook County Board. The recent election shows how Chicago, in its' entrenched political culture, has turned to an outsider for help in its' corruption and insider dealings.
On Tuesday evening in the downtown Chicago Ballroom, Lightfoot said "We were up against powerful interests, a powerful machine and a powerful mayor... Nobody gave us much of a chance." Despite Lightfoot seeming to beat the odds, it appears Lightfoot won all 50 of Chicago's ward, meaning Lightfoot swept the election for mayor to a major victory.
Lightfoot's victory sent national advocates for gay rights and race equality into a celebration. Stephanie Sandberg, executive director of LPAC, an organization that works to build political power of L.G.B.T.Q. women, said "Now young queer women and women of color can see themselves reflected in a position of major political leadership." Lightfoot's election to office has introduced a new milestone for women of color and queer women.
Lori Lightfoot will take office in May, replacing Rahm Emanuel, and will be Chicago's 56th mayor.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/us/chicago-election-results.html
Lori Lightfoot, who is an openly gay African American, has introduced a new shift in the mood of voters of Chicago. Lightfoot won the race very easily against a longtime politician, despite her never holding an elective office.
Toni Preckwinkle, who was thought to be a very notable candidate for mayor, lost to Lori Lightfoot in the race to become mayor of Chicago. Preckwinkle is a former alderman who is president of the Cook County Board. The recent election shows how Chicago, in its' entrenched political culture, has turned to an outsider for help in its' corruption and insider dealings.
On Tuesday evening in the downtown Chicago Ballroom, Lightfoot said "We were up against powerful interests, a powerful machine and a powerful mayor... Nobody gave us much of a chance." Despite Lightfoot seeming to beat the odds, it appears Lightfoot won all 50 of Chicago's ward, meaning Lightfoot swept the election for mayor to a major victory.
Lightfoot's victory sent national advocates for gay rights and race equality into a celebration. Stephanie Sandberg, executive director of LPAC, an organization that works to build political power of L.G.B.T.Q. women, said "Now young queer women and women of color can see themselves reflected in a position of major political leadership." Lightfoot's election to office has introduced a new milestone for women of color and queer women.
Lori Lightfoot will take office in May, replacing Rahm Emanuel, and will be Chicago's 56th mayor.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/us/chicago-election-results.html
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