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2023 Chicago Mayoral Candidate Forum
Fox 32, The Lincoln Forum, and the Chicago Bar Association host a mayoral forum live from the Union League Club with all nine candidates. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.
CHICAGO - The nine candidates running for mayor squared off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
Below is a live blog that was posted as the forum was happening. Mobile users click HERE.
The candidates are: Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, Community Activist Ja'Mal Green, Alderwoman Sophia King (4th), Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, Businessman Willie Wilson, Alderman Roderick Sawyer (6th), State Rep. Kam Buckner, and Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson.
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The election is Feb. 28, and if none of the nine candidates garner 50 percent of the vote, the top two will face off in a runoff election on Apr. 4.
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