Ald. Raymond Lopez announces bid for Chicago mayor

Lopez represents the 15th Ward on the Southwest Side and is one of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s most vocal critics.

Ald. Raymond Lopez
Ald. Raymond Lopez, 15th Ward, said he's running for Chicago mayor in 2023. Provided by Raymond Lopez / Handout photo
Ald. Raymond Lopez
Ald. Raymond Lopez, 15th Ward, said he's running for Chicago mayor in 2023. Provided by Raymond Lopez / Handout photo

Ald. Raymond Lopez announces bid for Chicago mayor

Lopez represents the 15th Ward on the Southwest Side and is one of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s most vocal critics.

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With 10 months left before the Chicago mayoral election, Ald. Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward announced he’s running for mayor at a news conference Tuesday. If elected, Lopez says his top priority would be safety.

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