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MayorILNovember 3, 2026
Chicago Mayor
The top leader of your city or town. In charge of things like police, fire trucks, and trash pickup.
222days
·14hours
until Election DayThird-largest city in the US. Nonpartisan election with runoff if no candidate gets 50%.
Party Breakdown
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Candidates2
Incumbent mayor of Chicago since May 2023. Former Cook County commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer. Defeated Paul Vallas in 2023 runoff. Progressive mayor focused on community investment, violence prevention, and youth programs. Facing challenges with budget and migrant crisis.
Paul VallasRunning
Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001), Philadelphia School District, and Recovery School District in New Orleans. 2023 mayoral runoff finalist who narrowly lost to Johnson. Fiscal management and public safety hawk. Considered likely 2027 challenger.