2023 Chicago Mayoral Race

Ald. Sophia King has entered the crowded race for Mayor of Chicago, her campaign announced in a video Tuesday.

The list of contenders looking to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continued to grow on Tuesday, as community activist Ja’Mal Green entered the field. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern spoke with Green about the decision.

Community activist and neighborhood advocate Ja’Mal Green has entered the crowded 2023 Chicago Mayoral Race.

The race for Chicago mayor is a crowded field so far, as six other candidates have announced their intention to challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who announced her re-election bid Tuesday.

After hinting for months in interviews and at public events that she plans to seek a second term in office, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday officially announced her bid to run for mayor again in 2023.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday is expected to announce her re-election campaign for 2023 mayor at a private event for donors and close allies in River North, sources tell NBC 5’s political reporter Mary Ann Ahern.

The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.

NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern sits down with Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO, who announced Wednesday that he will run for mayor of Chicago in 2023.

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas announced Wednesday that he will run for mayor of Chicago in 2023.

The Chicago mayoral race is slowly beginning to take shape, with two key contenders coming to opposing conclusions on Thursday. Here’s what we know so far.