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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. 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 Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
On the Board's candidate list as of November 9, 2026.
On the Board's candidate list as of November 9, 2026.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
On the Board's candidate list as of November 9, 2026.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
On the Board's candidate list as of November 9, 2026.
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
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 of Chicago, 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.
When is the Chicago election?
The Chicago municipal election is Tuesday, February 23, 2027.
Is there a runoff for Mayor of Chicago?
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.
What does "Challenged" mean on the candidate list?
The Board's list marks this candidate Challenged: an objection to the nomination papers was pending before the Chicago Electoral Board as of November 9, 2026. A candidate the Board removes will not be on the ballot.
First 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.
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)