Chicago Alderperson, Ward 27
On the ballot February 23, 2027. Held now by Walter R. Burnett.
Who holds it now
Left–right placement
Moderately left, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 115 donors to their 2018 campaign for city council. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors Source
Candidates so far
- Walter "Red" Burnett · Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026
- Mary Eason · Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026
- Nate Cornell · Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026
- Tyhesha C. Haynes · Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026
- Dan Olas · Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026
Listed in ballot order.
As of November 4, 2026. Petitions filed; candidates can still be removed by objection before the Board certifies the ballot (about December 17, 2026). Names in ballot order. How we list candidates before the official list.
Candidates
Filing closed October 26, 2026. Candidates for this seat appear here once the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners publishes the official candidate list.
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