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FEB 23, 2028
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Prediction market probabilities from Kalshi, updated as market prices change. Last updated Sep 10, 2026, 3:38 AM UTC.
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Chicago is heading into 2027 with a large budget gap that will likely dominate the mayoral race. Brandon Johnson has not said whether he will run again, while Susana Mendoza is already in the contest. The election is scheduled for February 23, with a runoff in April if needed. The budget gap could shape the race by putting Johnson’s record and fiscal plans under more scrutiny. Mendoza’s entry adds another notable contender, but the overall field and outcome remain uncertain.
Former President Barack Obama looks to boost Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa in their Texas races.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Thursday unveiled a projected $882.4 million hole in the 2027 budget.
Arizona’s Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has chosen a former Republican as her running mate for her re-election bid this November.
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson warned about far left candidates taking over Democratic cities, and that voters will regret them.
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche for attorney general and the Senate begins voting on amendments to ICE and Border Patrol funding.
If you thought the primary season was madness in March, be warned: That brief reprieve you enjoyed from election ads and campaign mailers will soon come to an end.
There is plenty of focus on the midterm elections on the national level, but just a few months after that the city of Chicago will vote in yet another election.
Tuesday's primary election also comes at a time of promise for the next governor: Elevated global oil prices from the Iran war have translated into an influx of tax revenue.
Brewer is the Chicago Housing Authority's operating chair. His entry into the already crowded 2027 race for mayor would likely hurt incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson, who currently has the left lane to himself and is likely to be the only prominent African-American in the race.
The parties that once anchored Israel's ties to Democrats have collapsed electorally — and even a post-Netanyahu government may struggle to win back a Democratic Party that's already moved on.
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