Politics & Government
Ald. Sophia King Joins Chicago Mayoral Race As First Woman To Challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot
King represents the 4th Ward, which includes parts of the South Loop, Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood neighborhoods.
By CBS Chicago Staff:
CHICAGO (CBS) — Ald. Sophia King (4th) announced she's joining the growing list of candidates planning to run against Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
King, who chairs the City Council Progressive Caucus, is the first woman to announce plans to challenge Lightfoot. She represents the 4th Ward, which includes parts of the South Loop, Bronzeville, Hyde Park, and Kenwood neighborhoods.
