Brandon Johnson

Politician, educator

American Elgin, Illinois, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, educator
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth27/03/1976
Age50 years
BirthplaceElgin, Illinois, U.S.

Latest News about Brandon Johnson

03/09/2026

Johnson announced that Chicago faces a projected $882.4 million budget shortfall for 2027. He said the administration will not balance the budget through cuts that fall on working people and signaled another fight over revenue measures in the coming budget process.

25/08/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago will refinance part of its debt to close an $85.1 million budget gap in the 2026 budget. He said the plan is meant to avoid layoffs and cover any remaining shortfall with unspent federal COVID-19 relief funds if needed.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameBrandon Johnson
Known For57th Mayor of Chicago
Political PartyDemocratic Party

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityAurora University
Degree(s)B.S. in Human Services, Youth Development Programming and Management; M.A. in Teaching

Personal Life

SpouseStacie Rencher Johnson
ResidenceAustin neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Children
  • Owen
  • Ethan
  • Braedyn

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Children
  • Owen
  • Ethan
  • Braedyn

Career

Mayor of Chicago2023-present
Cook County Commissioner, 1st District2018-2023
Chicago Teachers Union organizer2011-2023
Social Studies Teacher, Westinghouse College Prep2010-2018
Social Studies Teacher, Jenner Academy2007-2010
Chief of Staff, Illinois State Representative Deborah L. Graham2005-2007
Constituent Service Director, Illinois State Senator Don Harmon2003-2004

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was sworn in as Mayor of Chicago on 15/05/2023.
2. He was born in a working-class family as one of ten children.
3. He previously worked in the Chicago Public Schools system before entering electoral politics.
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