Chicago mayoral election looms in 2027, but when is it and who is running?

The Chicago mayoral election is scheduled for February 23, 2027, with a potential runoff on April 6 if no candidate secures a majority. Susana Mendoza, Maria Pappas, Mike Quigley, Joe Holberg, and Liam Stanton have announced their candidacies. Brandon Johnson and other Chicago City Council members are potential candidates.