Lisa Nee
Lisa Nee
Chicago Mayor winner?
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FEB 24, 2027
General Election
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Overview
Current roleCardiologist
GenderFemale
LocationIllinois
BackgroundCardiologist
EducationLoyola University Chicago (undergraduate)
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Notable personal detailsLisa Nee is a Chicago-based cardiologist and former ICU nurse who entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race in July 2026. She previously worked as a cardiologist at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital and testified before a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee in 2015 regarding whistleblower claims at the VA. She earned an MBA from Northwestern University and has worked as a public policy advisor. She is a breast cancer survivor and a mother.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Lisa Nee’s campaign messaging emphasizes fiscal health, affordability, and accountability in city government. She has also said she would not ask taxpayers to cover the cost of a new Chicago Bears stadium, which points to a cautious stance on public spending.
Healthcare
Lisa Nee emphasizes the high cost of care and the need for systems that do not fail patients. Her public comments tie her campaign to affordability, patient care, and accountability in healthcare rather than market-based reform or repeal-focused positions.
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Public Safety & Guns
Lisa Nee’s public safety message centers on community-based policing and stronger police recruitment and retention. Her campaign has also emphasized safety and praised recent declines in shootings and homicides, with no clear public statement found on specific gun-control measures.
News
Dr. Lisa Nee has entered the race for Chicago mayor in the 2027 election. She is a political newcomer and Chicago-area cardiologist who says she wants to focus on fiscal health, affordability, safety, and police recruitment. Her entry adds to a crowded field of declared and potential candidates, while incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson has not said whether he will run again.
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