2027 Chicago mayoral election

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The 2027 Chicago mayoral election will be held on February 23, 2027, to elect the mayor of Chicago. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, a runoff election will be held on April 6, 2027. Incumbent mayor Brandon Johnson is running for re-election against a field of thirteen challengers that includes state officials, county officials, businessmen and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Johnson has faced low approval ratings throughout his term as mayor, with his administration facing significant pushback from the city council and his failure to pass the "Bring Chicago Home" ordinance was seen as a setback for his tax agenda. His approval rating were in the mid-20s to low-30s throughout late 2025 and early 2026, failing to reach the 50% benchmark often necessary for re-election. In an article by The New York Times in July 2026, it was noted that Johnson faced a difficult path to re-election due to eroding support, the city’s financial issues, growing disapproval ratings...

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