27th Ward: race for alderman
Alderman, on the ballot February 23, 2027. Candidates file October 19-26, 2026.
The incumbent
Walter R. Burnett, Alderman, 27th Ward
What they say they're running on: Appointed in 2025, he is seeking his first full term and was gathering campaign petition signatures in the ward in July 2026. His official city biography says he is committed to expanding affordable housing, supporting…
Declared challengers
- Dan Olas: Challenging Ald. Walter Burnett III, son of the former alderman, and says the Burnett family has mismanaged the ward. His top-10 issues list includes public safety with more police cameras and stricter sentencing, lower…