Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, educator |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/03/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Elgin, 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 Name | Brandon Johnson |
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| Known For | 57th Mayor of Chicago |
| Political Party | Democratic Party |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Aurora University |
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| Degree(s) | B.S. in Human Services, Youth Development Programming and Management; M.A. in Teaching |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Stacie Rencher Johnson |
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| Residence | Austin neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
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Career
| Mayor of Chicago | 2023-present |
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| Cook County Commissioner, 1st District | 2018-2023 |
| Chicago Teachers Union organizer | 2011-2023 |
| Social Studies Teacher, Westinghouse College Prep | 2010-2018 |
| Social Studies Teacher, Jenner Academy | 2007-2010 |
| Chief of Staff, Illinois State Representative Deborah L. Graham | 2005-2007 |
| Constituent Service Director, Illinois State Senator Don Harmon | 2003-2004 |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/chicagosmayor |
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. |