Alexi Giannoulias
Democratic candidate for Mayor in Illinois
$90.1K
FEB 24, 2027
General Election
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Alexi Giannoulias is trading at 69% to win the Chicago Mayor winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSecretary of State
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age50 years old (Mar 16, 1976)
GenderMale
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LocationIllinois
BackgroundPolitician
EducationBoston University (B.A., Economics)
Notable personal detailsAlexi Giannoulias is an American politician serving as the 38th Illinois Secretary of State (since January 2023). He previously served as Illinois State Treasurer (2007–2011) and was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2010. He has also worked in banking and venture investing, including at Broadway Bank and as founder/CEO of Annoula Ventures. He earned an economics degree from Boston University and a law degree from Tulane University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
As a candidate and former Illinois Treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias has previously proposed targeted tax cuts and credits (including payroll tax breaks for families and small-business payroll incentives and extending a first-time homebuyer credit) as measures to aid the economy. His public biography emphasizes job creation and pro-investment policies tied to economic opportunity but does not present a program of large-scale wealth redistribution or higher taxes on top earners in the cited sources.
Healthcare
Supports creating a public health insurance option available on an exchange and backs policies to expand access to coverage and programs like paid family leave at the state level.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports policies that expand access to state services for immigrants (including improving driver’s license issuance for immigrant motorists) and has taken actions defending state residents from federal immigration enforcement practices he views as unlawful. He has used his office to push legislation to replace temporary immigrant driver licenses with multi-year licenses and joined legal action against federal immigration agencies over alleged misconduct in Illinois.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and preserving legal access to abortion and has pushed policies to safeguard people seeking reproductive health care, including measures to prevent out-of-state surveillance or prosecution. Has led efforts in Illinois to strengthen privacy and access protections for abortion patients and to oppose measures that would criminalize or restrict abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports renewable energy standards and incentives for clean energy, including making production and investment tax credits for renewables permanent and a national renewable energy standard; favors higher fuel-efficiency standards and expanding electric vehicle infrastructure. Emphasizes investments in low-pollution transportation and sustainable development as part of broader infrastructure and climate policy.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports measures to restrict semiautomatic/assault-style weapons from city streets and closing background‑check loopholes, while also funding and resourcing law enforcement to reduce gun‑involved crime. Has backed targeted gun‑safety policies alongside investments in police resources and public‑safety programs.
Latest News
Alexi Giannoulias has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race while still serving as Illinois secretary of state, making him one of the biggest names in a crowded field. His campaign is already drawing attention because he has strong fundraising and support, but also criticism that he may not be able to fully serve out his current term if he wins mayor. He has also started outlining campaign themes, including criticism of Chicago school budgeting and support for changes to under-enrolled schools.
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