2027 Chicago mayoral election

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2027 Chicago mayoral election
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  2023 February 23, 20272031 

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]

Contents

Candidates

Expressed interest

Potential

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

Polling

Hypothetical polling
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size [a]
Margin
of error
Anthony BealeKam BucknerBill ConwayAlexi GiannoualisJa'Mal GreenLuis GutiérrezBrandon JohnsonSusana MendozaPaul VallasGilbert VillegasWillie WilsonOther /
Undecided
M3 Strategies [16] February 21–22, 2025696 (LV)± 3.71%3.9%6.3%5.7%21.0%2.9%5.1%8.2%11.7%27.4%2.0%5.9%

Notes

  1. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

References

  1. "Schedule of Elections - Revised.xlsx" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  2. "Rahm Emanuel won't rule out another run for Chicago mayor, but says city and Democratic Party need work". The Chicago Tribune. March 3, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  3. "Rahm Emanuel suggests he might want to run for mayor of Chicago again". CBS News. March 3, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Urged to Consider Chicago Mayoral Run". NBC Chicago. November 20, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 Maragos, Alex (April 9, 2025). "With 2 Years Left in Mayor Johnson's First Term, Notable Names Considering a Run to Unseat Him". NBC Chicago.
  6. "Susana Mendoza won't run for reelection, 'leaving door open' to Chicago mayoral race". NBC Chicago. July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 "Tech exec Liam Stanton eyes mayoral run". Politico. July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 McClelland, Edward (February 10, 2025). "Who Will Be Our Next Mayor?". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  9. 1 2 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.
  10. Noone, Sean (January 26, 2025). "Dems take 'government for granted' on immigration: Chicago alderman". News Nation. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  11. Sheridan, Jake (February 19, 2025). "Mayor Brandon Johnson's Infrastructure borrowing plan stalled by City Council Opponents". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  12. "Ald. Raymond Lopez bows out of mayor race, will seek reelection to City Council". Chicago Tribune. November 21, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  13. "Laura Washington: Chicago mayoral wannabes are already edging to the gate". Chicago Tribune. July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  14. Speilman, Fran (September 12, 2024). "Brandon Johnson A 'Woefully Unprepared' Mayor, City Council Critic Says". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  15. "'Did Not Know It Was Even Possible to Go That Low': You Won't Believe Chicago Mayor's Favorable Ratings". Townhall. February 24, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  16. "Poll: Mayor Johnson's re-elect in crowded field is 8 percent; Just 7 percent view him favorably, 80 percent unfavorably (Updated)". Capitol Fax. February 24, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.