Chicago’s mayor submitted the required nominating petitions on Oct. 23, 2026 to seek a second term in office.
In the same filing, he urged members of City Hall to move forward with approval of his proposed city budget.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Files Re‑Election Petitions
Mayor Brandon Johnson filed petitions on Oct. 23, 2026 to run for a second term and simultaneously called for the city budget’s approval.
