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Chicago's February 23, 2027 municipal election covers mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, alderperson in 50 wards and 22 police district councils. Names are from the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners' candidate list as of November 9, 2026. The ballot is not final until the Board certifies it; the last day is December 17, 2026.
The candidate who receives a majority of the votes cast for each office is elected. If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff is held on April 6, 2027 between the candidates with the highest and second highest number of votes.
Mayor of Chicago16 candidatesCity ClerkValenciaCity TreasurerConyears-Ervin, LeonOne alderperson is elected in each of the 50 wards. The candidate who receives a majority of the votes cast in a ward is elected. If no candidate receives a majority, a supplementary election is held on April 6, 2027 between the candidates with the highest and second highest number of votes.
1st WardLa Spata, Yepez, Thanoukos2nd WardHopkins, Omoniyi-Shoyoola3rd WardDowell, Uqdah, Harris4th WardRobinson5th WardYancy, Greenlaw6th WardScrutchens, Bey, Hall7th Ward6 candidates8th Ward5 candidates9th WardBeale, Williams, Harrison10th WardChico11th WardLee12th WardRamirez, Zuno, Sanchez13th WardCepek, Cacciottolo, Judge14th WardGutierrez, Reyes15th WardLopez16th WardFletcher, Coleman, Blackmond, Johnson17th Ward5 candidates18th Ward6 candidates19th WardRoss, Robinson, Murphy20th Ward5 candidates21st WardMosley22nd WardBahena23rd WardRojas-Banda, Tabares24th WardScott, Anderson, Smith25th Ward7 candidates26th WardFuentes, Rodriguez27th Ward5 candidates28th WardErvin, Frasier29th WardTaliaferro, Morgan, McKinnie30th WardCruz, Velez31st WardCardona, Zaragoza, Bonilla-Anaiel32nd WardWaguespack, Gilsenan, Stevanovich, Riley33rd WardSánchez, Gordils, Mogan34th WardConway, Bean35th WardTobon, Quezada, Bektemba36th WardVillegas, Gomez37th Ward5 candidates38th WardKozielska, Sposato39th WardNugent40th WardVasquez41st WardNapolitano42nd WardReilly, Lane43rd WardKnudsen, Keating44th WardLawson, Doran, Luciano45th WardGardiner, Gronkiewicz-Doran, Pouw46th WardAlkodah, Clay, Mack, Edelman47th WardMartin48th WardManaa-Hoppenworth, McMillan, Carmien49th WardHadden, Morton, Normand, Su50th WardSilversteinThree members of the District Council are elected in each of the 22 police districts that have one, and voters may vote for not more than three. The three candidates with the most votes are elected. The Board's calendar lists the April 6, 2027 runoff only for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderperson.
1st District4 candidates2nd District5 candidates3rd District4 candidates4th District3 candidates5th District2 candidates6th District5 candidates7th District5 candidates8th District3 candidates9th District3 candidates10th District6 candidates11th District4 candidates12th District3 candidates14th District6 candidates15th District4 candidates16th District4 candidates17th District6 candidates18th District5 candidates19th District3 candidates20th District4 candidates22nd District6 candidates24th District3 candidates25th District6 candidatesFirst day registered voters may apply for a mail ballot: Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Last day for a candidate to withdraw, and last day for the Board to certify the names printed on the ballot: Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Earliest day early voting may begin: Thursday, January 14, 2027.
Last day for regular voter registration: Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
Last day to apply for a mail ballot by mail or online: Thursday, February 18, 2027.
Last day for early voting: Monday, February 22, 2027.
Election Day: Tuesday, February 23, 2027.
Runoff and supplementary aldermanic election, if needed: Tuesday, April 6, 2027.
When is the Chicago election?
The Chicago municipal election is Tuesday, February 23, 2027. A runoff or supplementary election, if one is needed, is Tuesday, April 6, 2027.
Who is running for Mayor of Chicago?
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners' candidate list as of November 9, 2026 prints 16 candidates for mayor, in ballot order: John Kelly, Alexi Giannoulias, Matt Brewer, Willie L. Wilson, Mike Quigley, Brandon Johnson, Susana A. Mendoza, Lisa Nee, William J. Quinlan, John Kitover, Maria Pappas, Joe Holberg, Zoe X. Ma, Danielle Carter-Walters, George A. Cardenas and Jessica "Jesse" Maronto. The list is not final until the Board certifies it.
Is there a runoff?
The candidate who receives a majority of the votes cast for each office is elected. If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff is held on April 6, 2027 between the candidates with the highest and second highest number of votes. One alderperson is elected in each of the 50 wards. The candidate who receives a majority of the votes cast in a ward is elected. If no candidate receives a majority, a supplementary election is held on April 6, 2027 between the candidates with the highest and second highest number of votes.
Are Police District Councils on the February 23 ballot?
Yes. Three members of the District Council are elected in each of the 22 police districts that have one, and voters may vote for not more than three. The three candidates with the most votes are elected. The Board's calendar lists the April 6, 2027 runoff only for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderperson.
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners candidate list (PDF, status as of November 9, 2026)
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners candidates page
Chicago Board 2027 election information pamphlet and calendar (PDF)
Illinois State Board of Elections 2027 election calendar (PDF)