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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-09 08:25 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 08:25 CST
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# Yepez, Thanoukos challenge La Spata in 1st Ward race

La Spata, seeking a third term, faces challengers Laura Yepez, the 1st Ward Cook County Democratic committeeperson, and businessman Bill Thanoukos.

Section: [Elections](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Daniel La Spata](/chicago/wiki/daniel-la-spata.md), [Laura Yepez](/chicago/wiki/laura-yepez.md), [Bill Thanoukos](/chicago/wiki/bill-thanoukos.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/09/2-business-owners-challenge-ald-daniel-la-spata-in-1st-ward-race/), 2026-11-09 08:25 CST: 2 Business Owners Challenge Ald. Daniel La Spata In 1st Ward Race

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