'I’m a Black woman in America,” Lightfoot said. “People are betting against us every single day.”
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot is photographed as she kicks off her reelection campaign at the Starlight Restaurant in the Ashburn neighborhood. The Starlight is part of Lightfoot's five-tour stop throughout Chicago on June 8, 2022.An upbeat Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended her record on crime and economic development during her first full day as a candidate for reelection, telling reporters she doesn’t have an “uphill battle” as she seeks a second term.
During more than three years in office, Lightfoot has faced spikes in crime, has not run as transparent an administration as promised and engaged in constant fights with unions representing teachers and police — all while struggling to forge good relationships with politicians or leaders in the city’s business community.
In the first round of the mayoral election in February 2019, Lightfoot emerged from a historic 14-candidate field with roughly 18% of the vote, riding broad support from lakefront voters on the North Side who are often liberal. This time, the mayor is expected to be strongest with African American voters — but that could be complicated by the field including strong Black alternatives.
Amy Eshleman, wife of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, is greeted with a kiss on the hand by Josephine Wade at a Lightfoot campaign event at Starlight Restaurant Wednesday.
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