Johnson Lags Behind in Fundraising as Potential Mayoral Challengers Gear up for 2027

Johnson lags behind in fundraising as potential mayoral challengers gear up for 2027

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Johnson has just $813,125 in campaign cash months before mayoral race; Giannoulias has $18.3 million

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s anemic fundraising places him third among better-known potential mayoral challengers, and barely ahead of a few lesser-known candidates.

Alexi Giannoulias dominates mayoral hopeful fundraising with $12 million haul

Alexi Giannoulias raised more than $12 million in the first quarter of 2026, according to state campaign finance records.

Fundraising records reveal Alexi Giannoulias' big advantage in campaign funding

The Chicago mayoral election is still more than 10 months away, but one potential candidate has a massive lead in fundraising for a campaign.