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| Text on Button | Maurita E. GAVIN for 41st Ward Alderman |
| Image Description | Blue text on a yellow background, running horizontally through the middle is a band of blue with yellow text inside. |
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| Additional Information | Maurita E. Gavin ran for Alderman of Chicago's 41st Ward in 2011. The Alderman of each ward is an elected official who represents their constituents on the Chicago City Council. Gavin lost the election for Alderman to Mary O'Connor by 2% of the votes. O'Connor would become the first female Alderman elected to the 41st Ward. |
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Gray, M. (2011, April 7). First Female Alderman Elected in 41st Ward. Chicago Talks. http://www.chicagotalks.org/?p=12822 |
| Catalog ID | PO1228 |