Dennis "DJ" Doran
44th Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027.
Running on
Announced in May 2026 a run for the seat held by Ald. Bennett Lawson. His campaign lists public safety, including fewer thefts and faster police response; development that favors local small businesses over national chains on corridors like Broadway and Belmont; and transit fixes including cleaner CTA stations, more bike lanes, and more reliable service.
Background
Owner of Aequalitas Media, an LGBTQ+-focused media company; Air Force veteran and pilot; former executive director of the nonprofit Chicago Deserves Better, which works toward a Chicago city charter. Ran for mayor in 2023.
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