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Lori Elaine Lightfoot (born August 4, 1962) is an American politician and attorney who was the 56th mayor of Chicago from 2019 until 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming mayor, Lightfoot worked in private legal practice as a partner at Mayer Brown and held various government positions in Chicago.
Mar 1, 2023 · Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her re-election bid Tuesday, ending her historic run as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve in the job.
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Mar 1, 2023 · On Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago, the first Black woman and first openly L.G.B.T.Q. person to lead the city, failed to advance to a runoff, earning just 17 percent of the vote and...
Feb 28, 2023 · CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago lost her bid for a second term on Tuesday, a resounding defeat that reflected widespread dissatisfaction from voters over her handling of crime and...
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Feb 28, 2023 · The mayor of Chicago failed to advance to the runoff election in 2023, after four years of struggling with crime, pandemic and conflicts. She faced criticism from voters, police and rivals who challenged her leadership and vision.
May 14, 2023 · Chicago's first Black female and openly gay mayor faced enormous challenges and backlash during her term, from COVID-19 and civil unrest to violence and corruption. She also pursued some equity and reform initiatives, but failed to win reelection in 2023.
1 day ago · Lori Lightfoot (born August 4, 1962, Massillon, Ohio, U.S.) is an American Democratic politician and attorney who served as mayor of Chicago (2019–23). She was the first African American woman and the first openly gay person to hold that office.
