Alexi Giannoulias running for Chicago mayor in 2027
Giannoulias enters the race with more than $22 million and says he wants to spur economic growth and bring businesses back to Chicago.
- On Sunday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias formally announced his candidacy for Chicago mayor during a rally at the IBEW Local 134 headquarters in Bronzeville.
- Giannoulias currently serves as Secretary of State and is running for reelection this November, a dual-office strategy that has prompted criticism regarding his commitment to statewide government duties.
- Entering the race with nearly $22 million, Giannoulias pledged to focus on "restoring basic competence to city government," vowing to hire 1,000 additional police officers and address the $36 billion pension crisis.
- Joliet Republican Diane Harris accused Giannoulias of "abandoning" public responsibilities, while Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Congressman Mike Quigley also pursue the crowded mayoral field.
- Candidates must submit nominating petitions by October 26 to qualify for the February 23, 2027 election, which requires a runoff on April 6 if no candidate secures 50 percent of the vote.
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The Democratic Greek expatriate announced his candidacy for the elections to be held in February 2027 - His roots are from Kalavryta and Chania, he has played basketball for two years at Panionios
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* WTTW… Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched a bid for Chicago mayor Sunday, joining the already large field of candidates eager to deny Mayor Brandon Johnson the second term he has yet to announce he will seek. Giannoulias, 50, who is running for a second term as secretary of state in November, will simultaneously enter [...]
Giannoulias Enters Mayoral Race
(CHICAGO) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has entered the crowded race for Chicago mayor. He made the announcement at the IBEW Hall Sunday. Giannoulias, who also had served as State Treasurer before making a failed U.S. Senate run, is now the 10th declared candidate in the February race. The crowded field will likely lead to a runoff election. Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce a re-election campaign.
Alexi Giannoulias will run for Chicago mayor in 2027 – NBC5 (Chicago)
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas is also running, as are former Chicago Housing Authority CEO Matt Brewer, businessmen Liam Stanton and John Kelly, and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. One notable name not on that list of currently declared candidates is Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has petitions out but has not formally announced his run for a second term in office.
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