All other declared candidates
2027 mayoral race
These candidates have declared for mayor but published no platform anywhere on their campaign sites, so there is nothing to import and nothing to debate yet. Each entry is what is publicly known, with links. Anyone here who publishes a real platform gets a full candidate page like the rest. Brandon Johnson has not announced a campaign; Maria Pappas has not formally entered.
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- Danielle Carter-Walters: Small business owner, wife of a retired Chicago police officer, and co-founder of Chicago Flips Red, running as a law-and-order outsider. Her site lists 19 issue areas, from public safety and a "Chicago DOGE" audit to…
- Zoe Ma: Real estate developer from Bronzeville and an immigrant from China; she would be the city's first Chinese American and first Muslim mayor. Entered the race in late August 2026, running as an independent. Her site…
- Lisa Nee: Cardiologist and former ICU nurse from Humboldt Park, known for blowing the whistle on unnecessary cardiac procedures at a VA hospital. Announced July 7, 2026. Her three campaign themes, affordability, safety, and fiscal…