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An African American woman is set to be elected as Chicago's first black Mayor

An African American woman is set to be elected as Chicago's first black Mayor

02/27/2019 by Local Records Office

CHICAGO, IL — Chicago will elect its first African-American female mayor in its runoff election. Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot…

Jenny Durkan sworn in as Seattle's first female mayor in 91 years (VIDEO)

Jenny Durkan sworn in as Seattle's first female mayor in 91 years (VIDEO)

11/29/2017 by Local Records Office

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan became the city’s first female mayor in 91 years after she was sworn in Tuesday. “We…