Sophia King

US politician

Sophia D. King (born February 14, 1966)[1] is an American politician. In 2016, she became a member of Chicago City Council. She is a member and chair of the City Council's Progressive Reform Caucus.[2] In August 2022, King announced she would be running for Mayor of Chicago in the 2023 election.[3]

Sophia King
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 4th ward
Assumed office
April 13, 2016
Preceded byWilliam D. Burns
Personal details
Born (1965-11-08) November 8, 1965 (age 58)
Colorado, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Alan King
EducationUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BA)
Northwestern University (MEd)

References change

  1. Dardick, Hal (2015-04-08). "Emanuel's 4th Ward alderman pick is friends with Obamas". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  2. Kapos, Shia; Carrasco, Maria (2020-06-12). "PASS THE POPCORN! — PROGRESSIVES PICK ALD. KING — ANALYZING PRITZKER'S HIRES". POLITICO. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  3. "Alderman Sophia King announces run for Chicago mayor". ABC 7. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-08-10.