Chicago Mayor Johnson Waits to Announce as Mayoral Field Grows

Who Is Running For Chicago Mayor?

Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't formally said if he's running for a second term, but a dozen candidates have already launched campaigns ahead of 2027's election.

Businessman Liam Stanton withdraws from Chicago mayoral race

Liam Stanton announced he is no longer running for mayor and who he endorsed for the upcoming Chicago mayoral election.

Liam Stanton announces withdrawal from Chicago mayoral race, endorses Alexi Giannoulias

Liam Stanton, a Rogers Park native and small business owner, announced Monday that he's ending his campaign for mayor of Chicago and endorsing Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who announced his candidacy last week.

Chicago Mayor Johnson waits to announce as mayoral field grows

The field for Chicago’s mayoral election in 2027 includes more than 10 candidates, but the incumbent has yet to toss his hat in the ring.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top aide intervenes in city dispute with antiviolence group – Chicago Tribune*

The clash unfolded after the Chicago Department of Public Health’s 2025 review into the recipients of its community violence interruption grants found issues with collecting data from Acclivus Inc. It followed health Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige’s complaints that the organization sought to circumvent the city’s required contracting and payment protocols before she was pushed out of the administration.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top aide intervenes in city dispute with antiviolence group

The clash unfolded after the Chicago Department of Public Health's 2025 review into the recipients of its community violence interruption grants found issues with collecting data from Acclivus Inc.