Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
48th Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027. Incumbent.
Campaign site (lenifor48th.com)
Running on
Kicked off her reelection campaign in July 2026 by collecting petition signatures, and her campaign reported more than 650 signatures two days later. Her campaign says health, housing and safety are human rights, and lists education, environment, public safety, housing, LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights, small business and transportation as priorities. She cites the Green Social Housing ordinance and more than $2 million for pedestrian safety around ward schools.
Background
48th Ward alderwoman since 2023 and 48th Ward Democratic committeewoman; small-business owner since 2003 and co-founder of Indivisible Illinois.
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