6th Ward (Video)

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Freddrenna M. Lyle (Incumbent)

Age: 59

Votes: 49% (4,956)

Education: South Shore High School, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor’s, The John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctorate

Personal: Single

Previous Political Experience: Alderman since 1998; Democratic Ward Committeeman for 6th Ward.

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WINNER: Roderick T. Sawyer

Age: 47

Votes: 51% (5,080)

Education: St. Ignatius College Prep (1981), DePaul University, B.S. Finance (1985), IIT-Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1990)

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: Campaign Attorney for Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th) (1999-2010); LSC Member and Past Chairman, McDade Classical School (2000-present)

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15th Ward (Video)

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WINNER: Toni Foulkes (Incumbent)

Age: 46

Votes: 69% (2,412)

Education: Academy of Our Lady High School (1982), Intercontinental University, BA. Merchandising (1986)

Personal: Single

Previous Political Experience: Alderman since 2007; Democratic Ward Committeeman for 15th Ward

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Raymond A. Lopez

Age: 32

Votes: 31% (1,100)

Education: St. Laurence High School (1996), Attended University of Illinois-Chicago

Personal: Single

Previous Political Experience: Community Representative on the Kennedy High School Local School Council, Member of Mayor’s Special Events office

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16th Ward (Video)

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Joann Thompson (Ward 16)

WINNER: JoAnn Thompson (Incumbent)

Age: 54

Votes: 56% (2,037)

Education: Chicago Public Schools system

Personal: Widow; mother of three; grandmother of four

Previous Political Experience: 16th Ward Alderman since 2007

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Hal E. Baskin (Ward 16)

Hal E. Baskin

Age: 57

Votes: 44% (1,576)

Education: High school graduate, 3 years of college

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: involved with Action Now

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17th Ward (Video)

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WINNER: Latasha R. Thomas (Incumbent)

Age: 45

Votes: 53% (3,172)

Education: Kenwood High School (1983); B.A. in Political Science from University of Illinois (1987); JD from DePaul University (1990)

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: Alderman since 2000; 17th Ward Democratic Committeeman since 2004

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David H. Moore

Age: 45

Votes: 47% (2,850)

Education: Western Illinois University, Bachelor of Business, Dual Major: Accounting and Operations Management; M.A. in Urban Government: Chicago Studies Program, Loyola University of Chicago; Project Management Certificate, School of Business Administration: Executive Education Program Harold Washington College; Intergovernmental Executive Development Program Certificate of Completion

Personal: Single

Previous Political Experience: political organizer in 17th Ward, leader in Get out the Vote

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20th Ward (Video)

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WINNER: Willie B. Cochran (Incumbent)

Age: 58

Votes: 54% (2,404)

Education: B.A., Sociology/Management from Eastern Illinois; M.S., Public Administration from Illinois Institute of Technology; Graduate of School of Police Staff and Command from Northwestern University

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: Alderman since 2007

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Che “Rhymefest” Smith

Age: 33

Votes: 46% (2,070)

Education: Attended Columbia College and Purdue University studying radio, communications and education

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: None

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24th Ward (Video)

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Sharon Dixon (Incumbent)

Age: 48

Votes: 40% (2,139)

Education: Manley High School (1980); B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois-Chicago (1985); working on MSW at Loyola University Chicago.

Personal: Single

Previous Political Experience: Alderman since 2007; 24th Ward Democratic Committee Chairmen since 2008

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WINNER: Michael D. Chandler

Age: 59

Votes: 60% (3,273)

Education: Harold Washington College

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: 24th Ward Alderman from 1995 – 2007.

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25th Ward (Video)

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WINNER: Daniel “Danny” Solis (Incumbent)

Age: 61

Votes: 54% (3,898)

Education: Attended Providence of St. Mel’s High School and the University of Illinois-Chicago

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: Alderman since 1996; Chairman of the City of Chicago’s Committee on Zoning

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Cuahutemoc Morfin

Age: 39

Votes: 46% (3,303)

Education: B.A. in political science from Northern Illinois University (1996)

Personal: Single, father of one

Previous Political Experience: Advisor to the Mexican government, elected by the Mexican Nationals of Illinois from 2007-2009.

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36th Ward (Video)

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John A. Rice (Incumbent)

Age: 42

Votes: 44% (4,378)

Education: St. Patrick College Prep High School; University of Illinois-Chicago

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: Alderman since 2009

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WINNER: Nicholas Sposato

Age: 52

Votes: 56% (5,629)

Education: Some college

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: None

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38th Ward (Video)

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WINNER: Timothy M. Cullerton (Incumbent)

Age: No response

Votes: 60% (4,722)

Education: Holy Cross High School; St. Norbert College (4 Trimesters); Washburne Trade School – International Board of Electrical Workers (IBEW); Kennedy Electronics School (IBEW); Apprentice training program, Local #134 (IBEW).

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: Appointed as alderman by Mayor Daley in January 2011

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Tom Caravette

Age: 43

Votes: 40% (3,110)

Education: B.S. political science from Northern Illinois University

Personal: Married

Previous Political Experience: None

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41st Ward (Video)

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WINNER: Mary O’Connor

Age: 52

Votes: 51% (7,332)

Education: Immaculate Conception Grammar School, Resurrection High School and Eastern Illinois University (earned a Bachelor’s of Science in business)

Personal: Single

Previous Political Experience: 41st Ward Democratic Committeeman, 2008-present

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Maurita E. Gavin

Age: 53

Votes: 49% (7,067)

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Special Education (High Honors), Northeastern Illinois University, Awarded: May 1980

Personal: Widowed

Previous Political Experience: None

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