Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel says he won’t seek a third term

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday that he is not running re-election, a departure from prior statements indicating that he would pursue a third term in office.

“I’ve decided not to seek re-election,” Emanuel said during a press conference. “This has been the job of a lifetime, but it is not a job for a lifetime.”

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