Matt Brewer
Matt Brewer
Chicago Mayor winner?
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FEB 24, 2027
General Election
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Overview
Current roleAttorney
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationStanford University (B.A., with honors)
Notable personal detailsMatthew Brewer is an attorney and civic leader in Chicago who has served on the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners since 2013 and has served as the agency’s Operating Chairman. He is a partner at the law firm Bartlit Beck and has worked on complex commercial litigation and advising clients on legal and business matters. He earned degrees from Stanford University, Yale Law School, and Harvard Business School, and he grew up on Chicago’s South Side.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Brewer emphasizes economic growth, saying Chicago needs to attract and retain businesses, increase the tax base, and bring in more revenue. He also frames his approach as building relationships across government, business, and community rather than relying on a sharply ideological tax agenda.
News
Matt Brewer has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race, making him a challenger to incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson. He says his campaign will focus on relationships, unity, and city management experience, drawing on his background in public service and business. The reports also note that he previously clashed with Johnson over control of the Chicago Housing Authority and that he is entering a crowded field with limited fundraising compared with some rivals.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Matt Brewer for Chicago Mayor winner?
The Wiener Circle
Political organization
The Wiener Circle endorsed Matt Brewer's mayoral campaign.
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