Brian Hopkins

2nd Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027. Incumbent.

Campaign site (hopkinsforchicago.com)

Running on

Filed nominating petitions for reelection on Oct. 19, 2026. His campaign site lists his priorities as public safety (he chairs the City Council's Committee on Public Safety), responsible spending and opposing property tax increases, neighborhood infrastructure, environmental work such as a native and pollinator garden registry, constituent services, and local businesses.

Background

2nd Ward alderman since 2015; former chief of staff to Cook County Finance Committee Chairman John P. Daley and former executive director of the Illinois Coalition to End Homelessness.

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