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  1. Raymond Lopez - Wikipedia

    • Raymond Anthony Lopez (born May 26, 1978) is an American politician who is currently a member of the Chicago City Council serving as alderman of the 15th Ward in Chicago, Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, Lopez was first elected as Democratic Committeeman of the 15th Ward in 2012, becoming the first openly gay Mexican-American to be elected … See more

    BornRaymond Anthony Lopez · May 26, 1978 · Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
    Political partyDemocratic
    SpouseHugo Lopez
    Early life and education

    Born in Chicago, Lopez is a graduate of St. Laurence Catholic High School. Lopez was first introduced to politics at the age of 18 when he became a precinct captain under the William Lipinski organization of the 23rd Ward on th… See more

    Career

    In 2011, Lopez ran unsuccessfully for alderman of the 15th Ward, forcing the incumbent into a run-off election.
    In 2012, after the incumbent Democratic Committeeman withdrew from the race, Lopez ran … See more