On Tuesday, Lori Lightfoot, who became Chicago’s first Black woman and LGBT mayor in 2019, lost her attempt for a second term. 

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Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson will lead America’s third-largest city after the April 4 runoff. 

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Lightfoot’s divided leadership style, which was blamed for the city’s crime spike during the COVID-19 outbreak, led to her downfall.  

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Her detractors have blamed her for the surge in crime and called her a divisive leader who has hurt the city. 

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Lightfoot’s mayorship of Chicago has been controversial despite her historic election.  

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Lightfoot was optimistic despite her loss, saying her administration has battled for justice and improved the city. 

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She stressed the necessity of upholding one’s values and principles despite opposition. 

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Lori Lightfoot thanked her supporters on Tuesday night for “the privilege of a lifetime” as Chicago’s mayor. 

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