Laura Yepez
1st Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027.
Campaign site (yepezforchicago.com)
Running on
Launched her campaign in May 2026 to challenge Ald. Daniel La Spata. Her campaign describes her as a pro-labor progressive committed to protecting the rights of women, immigrants, workers, and LGBTQIA+ Chicagoans, and says lasting progress requires fiscally responsible leadership. Her site's issues page asks residents to share their priorities rather than listing a detailed platform.
Background
1st Ward Democratic Committeeperson since 2024 and longtime owner of the Wicker Park Inn; president of the Chicago Bed and Breakfast Association and vice president of people operations at an adtech startup. Former Illinois House legislative aide and former chair of the Lincoln Park High School local school council; Brown University urban studies graduate.
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