Community advocate Zoe Ma to run for mayor of Chicago; Johnson to make 'special announcement'

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Another candidate is joining the race for Chicago mayor.

Zoe Ma announced her campaign Tuesday morning in Bronzeville.

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Ma is a community advocate and real estate developer.

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She said she's running as an independent progressive, focused on equity and opportunity.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has not announced if he's running again, but he did say he'd be making a "special announcement" on Sunday, Sept. 13.

The election is in February.

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