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2027 Chicago mayoral race begins with candidate petitions
Chicago's 2027 mayoral race has officially begun with multiple candidates gathering petition signatures to enter the race. Mayor Johnson has delayed announcing his reelection bid while other candidates, including lobbyist John Kelly, have already launched their campaigns.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 6 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
Chicago mayor's raceMayor JohnsonJohn KellyChicago
2026-08-04
2026-08-02
- Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announces campaign to be next Mayor of Chicago
- Chicago’s Mayoral Race Is Taking Shape. But What About the Incumbent?
- Illinois Secretary Of State Alexi Giannoulias Enters Chicago Mayor’s Race
- Sec. of State Alexi Giannoulias officially announces bid for mayor of Chicago
- Illinois Sec. of State Alexi Giannoulias launches Chicago mayoral bid
2026-08-01
2026-07-30
- Social media influencers helping boost Mayor Johnson's online presence; some question transparency
- Ald. Bill Conway Launches Reelection Bid, Ending Speculation About Mayoral Run
- Alderman Blasts Mayor For Promoting Chicago Infrastructure Project With Suburban Sign
- Can Denver's progressive movement propel Lisa Calderón to the mayor's office?
- Should Chicago delay the search for its next police chief? CCPSA's Anthony Driver Jr. says yes
- Inside City Hall with Chicago Tribune Reporter Alice Yin
2026-07-29
- Chicago mayoral race heats up as candidates begin collecting signatures
- 5 Candidates Crowd Race For 25th Ward Alderperson, A Potentially Open Race
- Lobbyist John Kelly launches campaign for Chicago Mayor on The Point
- An inside look at the campaign pushes behind the Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report