Stung by Rising Crime, Chicago Voters Poised To Oust Mayor Lightfoot

Nearly half of the voters in Chicago say ‘crime and public safety’ is their top concern.

AP/Erin Hooley
The mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, participates in a forum with other mayoral candidates at Chicago. AP/Erin Hooley

Chicago voters will cast their ballots on Tuesday for their chosen mayoral candidate. In recent months, the race has grown increasingly acrimonious as Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces the possibility of being the first mayor to lose re-election in four decades. 

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