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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 . [4] [5] 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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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.
Jun 15, 2024 · 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.
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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...
Mar 1, 2023 · Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has lost her bid for re-election after a campaign in which she came under fire over the city's high crime rate. She was the first black woman and the first openly...
Follow Lori Lightfoot, the mayor of Chicago, for updates on her work, initiatives, and personal insights.
