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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.
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 ...
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.
Feb 28, 2023 · Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s failure to advance to a runoff election Tuesday represents an astonishing fall from power four years after she was ushered into City Hall with a promise of reform.
Apr 4, 2019 · Learn how Lori Lightfoot rose from a working-class family in Ohio to become the first black woman and openly gay politician to lead Chicago. Read about her childhood, education, career and historic victory in the 2019 mayoral race.
