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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Enters Chicago Mayoral Race
Just the facts
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias officially launched his campaign to run for mayor of Chicago. Giannoulias previously served as Illinois State Treasurer from 2007 to 2011 before winning election as Illinois Secretary of State in November 2022. The upcoming municipal election will determine the executive leadership of Chicago, the third-most populous city in the United States. His campaign begins an official bid to oversee the municipality's administration, city agencies, and local public policy.
Why this is news
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias formally announced his candidacy for mayor of Chicago. His entry introduces a prominent state official into the upcoming municipal election.
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