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Brandon Johnson's disapproval at 53%
Chicago Tribune • • nation
Key Points:
- A new poll shows Mayor Brandon Johnson faces significant challenges for reelection, with 53% of Chicagoans disapproving of his job performance and only 22% approving, while 55% of likely voters are not enthusiastic about his candidacy.
- Johnson's approval ratings have remained below 30% since mid-2025, with particularly high disapproval on the Northwest Side (64.5%) and among Black residents (46.5%), despite his West Side base showing relatively higher approval.
- Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias leads the developing mayoral field with about 25% support among likely voters, followed by Johnson at 14%, while many voters remain undecided.
- Giannoulias and state Comptroller Susana Mendoza receive notable enthusiasm among likely voters, with 59% and 46% respectively expressing excitement about their candidacies.
- The candidate petition filing period begins Monday, requiring at least 12,500 valid signatures for ballot eligibility, with a lottery system determining ballot order for early and late filers.
