Although Wilson has failed to win previous mayoral races, he is a popular presence in the Black community who could harm Lightfoot’s candidacy by cutting into her political support from African Americans.
announces a run for mayor
Challengers said to be weighing bids against Lightfoot include U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner, Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, South Side Ald. Roderick Sawyer, downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins and former city Building Commissioner Judy Frydland.
Whether he announces a mayoral campaign in two weeks, Wilson said more gas giveaways are still on the table, depending on future prices.
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