ENTERED OFFICE: 1994, appointed by Daley to replace her father, Anthony, who was subsequently indicted in a ghost-payrolling scheme
PREVIOUS LIFE: Aide to father
PATH TO VICTORY: Ward's voters appear biologically incapable of voting for anyone not named Laurino, or least related to them. Laurino's husband, Randy Barnette, is Democratic committeeman.
PROSPECTS: My friend Rahm
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