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Chicago Makes History Electing Lori Lightfoot as First Black Woman Mayor

By Brendan O'Brien, Reuters
Lori Lightfoot at her election night celebration after defeating Toni Preckwinkle in a runoff election in Chicago. April 2, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Lott
Apr 3, 2019
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Lori Lightfoot, a political newcomer, was elected the first black female mayor of Chicago on Tuesday, defeating opponent Toni Preckwinkle by a landslide in a runoff to take over a city struggling with crime and weak finances.

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Lori Lightfoot at her election night celebration after defeating Toni Preckwinkle in a runoff election in Chicago. April 2, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Lott