Mayor Brandon Johnson to make special announcement Sunday afternoon
Johnson is seeking a second term after low approval ratings and a crowded field of challengers, while leaning on his progressive agenda.
- On Sunday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his bid for a second term, framing his campaign around making the city "the safest and most affordable big city" in America.
- Johnson enters this race following a tumultuous first term marked by a $639.6 million migrant crisis and a nearly $900 million budget deficit, contributing to low approval ratings.
- Facing a crowded field of nine declared challengers, including Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, the incumbent mayor must overcome a significant fundraising disadvantage.
- Johnson's political director, Christian Perry, described the election as a choice between "the billionaires and the Brandon Johnson coalition," a movement aiming to deliver for working-class residents.
- Election Day for the first round of voting is February 23, 2027, with a runoff scheduled for April 6 if no candidate secures a majority of the vote.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans by making a forceful argument that he deserves four more years in City Hall to try to entrench his progressive agenda.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to seek a second term
After months of speculation, Brandon Johnson will seek a second term as mayor and will announce his campaign this afternoon at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Washington Park. Johnson is relying on his core Black voter base to remain in office after his first term was met with heavy criticism and […]
Brandon Johnson bets progressives will turn out for him in announcing reelection bid – Politico
The mayor faces high disapproval ratings and a field of strong challengers, including Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Rep. Mike Quigley and Comptroller Susana Mendoza – all of whom tack closer to the ideological center.
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Reelection Bid, Faces Crowded Field In 2027 Mayor's Race
Incumbent mayor Brandon Johnson is officially seeking a second term in office. He's facing roughly a dozen challengers, including several well-established — and well-funded — candidates.
Mayor Johnson will seek another term, says he’s the best progressive choice
By waiting until after Labor Day to announce his decision to run again, Johnson has put himself behind the eight ball. He has less than $650,000 in his campaign fund, compared to frontrunner Alexi Giannoulias’ $22 million.
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