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Community Activist Ja'Mal Green Gets The Top Spot On The Ballot For Chicago's Mayoral Election

Six candidates who filed on the first filing day were included in Tuesday's lottery.

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As it stands now, 11 candidates are in the race, including incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
As it stands now, 11 candidates are in the race, including incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — A placement lottery was held Tuesday morning for the top spot on the ballot in the Chicago mayoral election.

Community activist and entrepreneur Ja'Mal Green will be the first name listed, followed by 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King, Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner (26th), businessman Willie Wilson, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and and former Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas.

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