Chicago Set to Vote in Historic Mayoral Election The city will choose between Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot to take over for Rahm Emanuel. Emanuel is stepping down from the role after two terms in office. In a February qualifying election, the two women received the most votes out of over a dozen candidates. It will also be the largest American city whose mayor is a black woman. Should 56-year-old Lightfoot win, the attorney will also be the first Chicago mayor who is openly gay. 72-year-old Preckwinkle is a former city council member. Currently, she serves as president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. During their campaigns, both Democratic women have presented themselves as progressives, as opposed to Emanuel's more moderate approach. The runoff election will take place on April 2.
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