Test your knowledge of the Chicago mayoral candidates
The Tribune Editorial Board has interviewed each of the nine candidates for mayor. But how well do you know everyone in the race? Test your knowledge with our quiz before you head to the polls on Feb. 28. More details on the candidates can be found in our
1. Which candidate is known for gas giveaways?
A. Lori Lightfoot
B. Paul Vallas
C. Willie Wilson
D. Roderick Sawyer
2. How many candidates were born in the city of Chicago?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D.4
3. Which candidate grew up in a small town in Ohio?
A. Paul Vallas
B. Willie Wilson
C. Brandon Johnson
D. Lori Lightfoot
4. How many candidates have served in the Illinois General Assembly?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D.4
5. Which candidate is a close friend of the Obama family?
A. Sophia King
B. Roderick Sawyer
C. Willie Wilson
D. Lori Lightfoot
6. How many candidates have political experience working in New Orleans?
A.1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
7. Which candidate played football at the University of Illinois?
A. Roderick Sawyer
B. Ja’Mal Green
C. Kam Buckner
D. Jesús “Chuy” García
8. Which candidates ran against Lori Lightfoot for mayor in 2019?
A. Willie Wilson, Ja’Mal Green and Paul Vallas
B. Ja’Mal Green, Sophia King and Paul Vallas
C. Paul Vallas, Kam Buckner and Ja’Mal Green
D. Willie Wilson, Paul Vallas and Roderick Sawyer
9. Which candidate once led a hunger strike to get a new school built?
A. Ja’Mal Green
B. Sophia King
C. Kam Buckner
D. Jesús “Chuy” García
10. Which candidate is one of 10 siblings?
A. WIllie Wilson
B. Brandon Johnson
C. Lori Lightfoot
D. Paul Vallas
11. Which candidate led a successful campaign against Chase Bank’s lending practices?
A. Ja’Mal Green
B. Roderick Sawyer
C. Paul Vallas
D. Sophia King
12. How many candidates are currently aldermen?
A.1
B.2
C. 3
D. 4
13. Which candidate operated his or her own law firm before going into politics?
A. Lori Lightfoot
B. Paul Vallas
C. Sophia King
D. Roderick Sawyer
14. Which candidates were photographed praying with Willie Wilson after their joint interview with the Tribune Editorial Board?
A. Roderick Sawyer, Paul Vallas and Kam Buckner
B. Paul Vallas, Kam Buckner and Lori Lightfoot
C. Roderick Sawyer and Sophia King
D. Paul Valla and Kam Buckner
15. Which candidate has worked for school districts in Haiti and Chile?
A. Brandon Johnson
B. Sophia King
C. Paul Vallas
D. Kam Buckner