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Byron Sigcho-Lopez | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 25th ward | |
| Assumed office May 20, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Solis |
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| Born | July 7, 1983 Ecuador[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Cumberland University (BA) University of Illinois, Chicago (MA) |
Byron Sigcho-Lopez (born July 7, 1983) is a Chicago politician and community activist. He is the alderman of Chicago's 25th ward, having taken office as a member of the Chicago City Council in May 2019. He won an open race to succeed outgoing alderman Daniel Solis in the 2019 Chicago aldermanic election.[2][3] He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.[4] He was elected as 25th Ward Democratic Committeeperson in 2020.[5]
- ^ Myers, Quinn (2018-11-14). "Meet the Challengers: Byron Sigcho Lopez". South Side Weekly. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ Zamudio, Maria Ines (3 April 2019). "Byron Sigcho-Lopez To Replace Ald. Danny Solis In Chinatown, Pilsen". WBEZ. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
- ^ Peña, Mauricio (2019-04-02). "Fierce Solis Critic Byron Sigcho Lopez Wins Seat To Become 25th Ward's First New Alderman In Two Decades". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
- ^ "Socialists Surge to Victories in Chicago City Council". CBS Chicago. 2019-04-03.
- ^ "Election Results". Chicago Board of Elections. Retrieved 26 September 2022.