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2027 Chicago mayoral election

2027 Chicago mayoral election

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Incumbent Mayor

Brandon Johnson



An election for mayor of Chicago is scheduled to be held on February 23, 2027. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, a runoff election will be held on April 6, 2027.[1] Incumbent mayor Brandon Johnson is eligible to run for a second term in office, as there are no term limits for the office. Johnson was first elected in 2023.

Candidates

Potential

The following individuals have received media speculation as being prospective candidates:

References

  1. ^ "Schedule of Elections - Revised.xlsx" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Urged to Consider Chicago Mayoral Run". NBC Chicago. November 20, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Hinz, Craig (November 21, 2024). "Johnson's Weakness Is Spurring An Early Start to the Next Mayoral Sweepstakes". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Speilman, Fran (September 12, 2024). "Brandon Johnson A 'Woefully Unprepared' Mayor, City Council Critic Says". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved December 6, 2024.