Byron Sigcho-Lopez

Candidate for Chicago Alderperson, Ward 25. The election is February 23, 2027.

Running for this seat

Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026

Background

Chicago alderperson, 25th Ward

Alderperson of the 25th Ward since 2019, seeking a third term; named chair of the City Council's Housing Committee in 2023. Before taking office he directed the Pilsen Alliance, taught and worked as a researcher, and ran for the seat in 2015. Holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and business administration from Cumberland University and a master's in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Holds this office now.

In their own words

Bring our money back to our community
Universal pre-K, and fully fund Chicago Public Schools
Expand neighborhood affordable housing and infrastructure investments
More violence prevention investments
Re-connect the Pink and Blue Lines, and more frequent 18th Street bus service

From the candidate's own campaign materials.

Left–right placement

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Sources

← Chicago Alderperson, Ward 25 · Chicago municipal election, 2027

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