How Will Chicago’s 2019 Runoff Election Go Down in History?
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On Tuesday, voters will elect the city’s first black female mayor.
Whether Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle becomes the next mayor of Chicago, the 2019 runoff is one for the history books. We take a deep dive into the political significance of this election.
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How Will Chicago’s 2019 Runoff Election Go Down in History?
Clip: 4/2/2019 | 14m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Whether Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle becomes the next mayor of Chicago, the 2019 runoff is one for the history books. We take a deep dive into the political significance of this election.
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