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

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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