Mayor Brandon Johnson announces his plans to run for reelection
Chicago's incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that he will seek reelection in the city's mayoral race scheduled for February 23, 2027. His announcement means he is joining other candidates who are also running for the position.

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