Chicago Mayor winner?
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FEB 24, 2027
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
BackgroundSmall business owner
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EducationNorthwestern University (MBA)
Notable personal detailsLiam Stanton is a Chicago small-business owner and tech entrepreneur who launched a campaign for Mayor of Chicago in February 2026 for the February 2027 municipal election. He is a Rogers Park native and has described his campaign as focused on public safety, affordability and economic growth, including support for small businesses and “common-sense” city-government reforms. He has been associated with the Chicago tech/startup ecosystem, including co-founding the company-culture startup Buoy and founding the civic nonprofit The Chicago Style Project.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Liam Stanton’s economic message centers on growth, affordability, and making Chicago easier for businesses to operate. He emphasizes reducing red tape, imposing fiscal discipline at City Hall, stopping deficit-style borrowing, and pursuing pension and budget reforms rather than raising taxes.
Public Safety & Guns
Liam Stanton’s public safety platform emphasizes more police on the street, stronger use of data and technology, and a focus on violent offenders. He has also said there is coordination with federal law enforcement around gun cases and that this work should be expanded to get violent offenders off the streets.
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