9 posts categorized "2019 ELECTION"

Apr 02 2019
Black Girl Magic: Lori Lightfoot Overwhelms In Chicago, Becomes Top-Ranking LGBTQ Mayor In U.S. History Comments (0)

Lorilightfoot_headshot-900Mayor-elect Lightfoot (Image via official headshot)

Lori Lightfoot, who surprised many by coming in first place during the recent Chicago mayoral race, surprised no one by winning big in today's run-off — but how big? BIG. Giphy
Lightfoot is now the highest-ranking out LGBTQ mayor in American history, and is the only out black lesbian serving as a mayor in the country. She replaced outgoing (to say the least!) Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and defeats longtime, comparatively establishment politico Toni Preckwinkle.

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