Chicago Mayor · Feb 23, 2027
Willie L.
Wilson
Willie L. Wilson is running for mayor of Chicago in the Feb 23, 2027 election, against John Kelly, Alexi Giannoulias, Matt Brewer, Mike Quigley, Brandon Johnson, Susana A. Mendoza, Lisa Nee, William J. Quinlan, John Kitover, Maria Pappas, Joe Holberg, Zoe X. Ma, Danielle Carter-Walters, George A. Cardenas and Jessica "Jesse" Maronto.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Matt Brewer
- 02George A. Cardenas
- 03Danielle Carter-Walters
- 04Alexi Giannoulias
- 05Joe Holberg
- 06Brandon JohnsonIncumbent
- 07John Kelly
- 08John Kitover
- 09Zoe X. Ma
- 10Jessica "Jesse" Maronto
- 11Susana A. Mendoza
- 12Lisa Nee
- 13Maria Pappas
- 14Mike Quigley
- 15William J. Quinlan
- 16Willie L. WilsonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Entrepreneur, McDonald’s franchisee and gospel television host, as described on his campaign website.
- Campaign website
- williewilson2027.com
On the record: Willie L. Wilson
8 sourced01Economy and business1 sourced position
Pledges to cut taxes for working-class residents and businesses and to cut red tape for business licenses.
I will cut taxes for working class citizens and businesses.”
Own statementWillie Wilson for ChicagoLink
02Pensions1 sourced position
Would work with the General Assembly to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to address Chicago’s pension crisis.
I will work with the General Assembly to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot that allows us to address the pension crisis in Chicago.”
Own statementWillie Wilson for ChicagoLink
03Public safety and policing2 sourced positions
as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times; not a direct quote
Said he would eliminate policies restricting police chases.
Own statementChicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2026Link
as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times; not a direct quote
Urged President Trump in August 2025 to send the National Guard to Chicago to curb violence.
Own statementChicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2025Link
04Schools and CPS1 sourced position
Would require students to be certified in a trade before they can graduate and expand trade programs in schools.
I will expand trade programs in schools and require students to be certified in a trade before they can graduate.”
Own statementWillie Wilson for ChicagoLink
05Housing1 sourced position
Calls housing a right and pledges policies to expand access to affordable housing and end homelessness.
I view housing as a right.”
Own statementWillie Wilson for ChicagoLink
06Transit1 sourced position
Pledges transit expansion that connects every neighborhood and policies on transit safety and cleanliness.
I will prioritize expansion that connects every neighborhood to public transit.”
Own statementWillie Wilson for ChicagoLink
07Ethics and city government1 sourced position
Criticized candidates who run for mayor while seeking reelection to their current office in November.
It may be legal, but it is morally wrong”
Own statementChicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2026Link
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