Chicago Mayoral Contenders Trade Early Jabs as 2027 Race Begins to Take Shape
Johnson again declined to say whether he will seek reelection as Giannoulias enters the race with a $22 million war chest, widening the fundraising gap.
- On Sunday, August 2, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his mayoral campaign at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 134 hall, entering the 2027 race with a $22 million political war chest.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday criticized the influence of wealthy donors in politics, sidestepping questions about his own reelection while accusing opponents of supporting President Donald Trump's tax cuts.
- Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza criticized Giannoulias for seeking two offices simultaneously, referencing his past role at Broadway Bank, which federal authorities seized in 2010 for alleged mob connections.
- Giannoulias holds a $22 million war chest, dwarfing the approximately $631,000 Johnson reported in his campaign fund at the end of June, creating a significant financial advantage for the challenger.
- The 2027 mayoral election is scheduled for February 23, with a runoff on April 6 if no candidate secures at least 50 percent of the vote; candidates must collect 12,500 signatures to appear on the ballot.
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Rivals question Giannoulias’ dual runs for office - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - Two current state office holders are now running to become mayor of Chicago in 2027. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched campaign ads over the weekend for the mayoral election Feb. 23. "You deserve a city hall that can demand real change. For everyone that loves Chicago, it's time to demand better," Giannoulias said. Giannoulias announced his campaign for the fifth-floor office at City Hall while continui…
Giannoulias enters Chicago mayoral race with $22M war chest, strong union support
CHICAGO (WGN) — The latest entrant in the crowded race for Chicago mayor is already sparking strong reactions from his opponents. He's got name ID, the trade unions and a huge campaign war chest. It's Day 2 of the Alexi Giannoulias campaign for mayor, the presumed front-runner, who was up early on Monday morning passing [...]
A day after Alexi Giannoulias joins the race, Mayor Brandon Johnson still mum on re-election plans
Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce if he's running for re-election, but certainly sounded like he was giving a campaign speech at a brief press conference on Monday.
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