Chicago City Mayor
Chicago, IL
Current Incumbent
Brandon Johnson
Nonpartisan
In office since April 2023
Next Election
Apr 6, 2027
Filing Window
Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 23, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$216210 per year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive of the city and responsible for the administration and management of over 30 city departments. There are over 30 different departments.
The Mayor submits proposals and recommendations to the City Council and is active in the enforcement of the city’s ordinances. The Mayor proposes most city-wide policies. These include business transactions, changes to the municipal code, bond issuance and appointments.
The Mayor also submits the city’s annual budget and appoints city officers, department commissioners or directors, and members of over 120 city boards and commissions, including the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago City Colleges Board, Chicago Plan Commission, Ethics Board, Chicago Police Board, Chicago Park District Board
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be a qualified elector of the municipality and have 1 year of residency in the municipality preceding the election.
Filing information
Elections office
118 N Clark St, Rm 230, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-603-5656
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement of 12,500 voters
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.