Well-funded potential challengers already circling Mayor Brandon Johnson

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 18, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Jan. 18, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/18/well-funded-challengers-mayor-brandon-johnson/

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Four years ago, the first Chicago mayoral hopefuls were months away from [ announcing their campaigns ][16] . This time around, the line is already out the door. A large and growing field of candidates is angling to take out Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is seen as very beatable. New campaign finance ...