Congressman Mike Quigley to run for mayor of Chicago in 2027, saying city is "in crisis" [View all]

Saying "Chicago is in crisis," U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he plans to run for mayor in 2027, even as he is in the midst of a congressional re-election campaign.

Quigley's name has been floated in previous election cycles, but he's never dipped his toe in the race until now.

The nine-term congressman, who is running for re-election in 2026, explained why he wants the top job on the 5th floor at City Hall.

"Chicago is in crisis. I love this city. I've given most my adult life to public service in Chicago. But I see it in a situation where someone has to lead at a time when there's a lack of leadership. Willingness to make extortionary difficult decisions; those are the kind of decisions I've made my entire public life," he said.




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