Chicago Mayor · Feb 23, 2027
Zoe X.
Ma
Zoe X. Ma is running for mayor of Chicago in the Feb 23, 2027 election, against John Kelly, Alexi Giannoulias, Matt Brewer, Willie L. Wilson, Mike Quigley, Brandon Johnson, Susana A. Mendoza, Lisa Nee, William J. Quinlan, John Kitover, Maria Pappas, Joe Holberg, 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. MaYou’re reading
- 10Jessica "Jesse" Maronto
- 11Susana A. Mendoza
- 12Lisa Nee
- 13Maria Pappas
- 14Mike Quigley
- 15William J. Quinlan
- 16Willie L. Wilson
Background
- About
- Real estate developer and property manager with a master's and an MBA from UIC. She has worked for nonprofits and in the business sector.
- Campaign website
- zoemaformayor.com
On the record: Zoe X. Ma
5 sourced01City budget and taxes1 sourced position
Proposes a guaranteed income program; said paying for it is a matter of the city's spending priorities.
Chicago's never short on money. It's about priority.”
Own statementCBS Chicago · Sep 1, 2026Link
02Housing1 sourced position
Said the city should track how much of its budget actually goes to affordable housing.
Let's see how much money actually goes toward affordable housing”
Own statementCBS Chicago · Sep 1, 2026Link
03Property taxes1 sourced position
as reported by NBC Chicago; not a direct quote
Platform includes reducing property tax burdens on residents.
Own statementNBC Chicago · Oct 27, 2026Link
04Schools and CPS1 sourced position
as reported by NBC Chicago; not a direct quote
Platform includes free career tutoring at Chicago Public Schools.
Own statementNBC Chicago · Oct 27, 2026Link
05Ethics and city government1 sourced position
as reported by CBS Chicago; not a direct quote
Lists increased budget transparency and accountability among her key campaign issues.
Own statementCBS Chicago · Sep 1, 2026Link
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