Vote Chicago: The 2027 Mayoral Series
Vote Chicago: The 2027 Mayoral Series is an independent, nonpartisan, limited podcast series designed to help Chicagoans make a more informed decision in the 2027 mayoral election.
Vote Chicago: The 2027 Mayoral Series is an independent, nonpartisan, limited podcast series designed to help Chicagoans make a more informed decision in the 2027 mayoral election. At a moment when local elections shape the future of cities, yet information remains limited and fragmented, this series offers something different: a clear, structured, and neutral way to understand both the issues and the candidates. We combine expert-led breakdowns of the city’s most pressing challenges and standardized candidate interviews that allow for direct comparison. Expert-led episodes cut through the noise on the challenges facing Chicago, including public safety, economic development, education, housing, and the city's fiscal future – and feature some of the most respected voices working on these issues every day. In each standardized candidate interview, every declared mayoral candidate who agrees to participate will answer the same questions in the same format, so voters can compare candidates on equal footing. Vote Chicago is not affiliated with any campaign, party, or political organization. No candidate or campaign has any influence over our content. Our goal is simple: elevate civic dialogue, lower barriers to voter understanding, and contribute to a more informed and engaged Chicago electorate.