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The2027 Chicago mayoral election will be held on February 23, 2027, to elect themayor of Chicago. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, a runoff election will be held on April 6, 2027.[1]
| Candidate | Experience | Announced | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe Holberg | Founder and CEO of Holberg Financial (2015–present) | October 6, 2025 Website | [2] |
Maria Pappas | Treasurer of Cook County (1998–present) Member of theCook County Board of Commissioners (1990–1998) | November 17, 2025 | [3] |
Mike Quigley | U.S. Representative fromIllinois's 5th congressional district (2009–present) Member of theCook County Board of Commissioners (1998–2009) | January 6, 2026 | [4] |
The following individuals have received media speculation as being prospective candidates:
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Brandon Johnson | Maria Pappas | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Research[24][A] | September 27–29, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 23% | 56% | 21% |
Official campaign websites