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Well-funded potential challengers already circling Mayor Brandon Johnson

"It's because I'm a political outsider, and it's because I'm not tied to the shackles of the establishment that limit people's ability to think critically," Holberg said.

Chicago Tribune

Can-TV Chicago Newsroom 2.0 with Joe Holberg on Running for Mayor of Chicago

Watch Joe discuss his vision for Chicago, why he's running for mayor, and how everyday Chicagoans can make a difference in transforming our city.

Entrepreneur and political newcomer Joe Holberg, who announced in the fall he is running, reports raising more than $500,000 already

Holberg ($500k) outraises Johnson by 33 times ($15k) and Quigley by 2.8 times ($177k).

ABC7 Chicago

Joe Holberg Raises Over $500,000 for Mayor of Chicago in First Fundraising Quarter

"I'm encouraged that there are so many ordinary Chicagoans who are frustrated with the political insiders who are not solving real problems nor making the city better. It's clear people want a fresh perspective from an experienced entrepreneur, educator, and leader—not more of the status quo."

"I just can't wait:" First candidate enters Chicago mayor's race

"This is an opportunity to continue to expand and deepen the commitment to serve other people that I've done my entire life." Joe Holberg believes his status as an outsider will help him succeed where he believes others have fallen short.

WBBM Newsradio

Illinois Playbook: First candidate jumps into 2027 Chicago mayor's race

Politico's Illinois Playbook covers Joe Holberg as the first declared candidate in the 2027 Chicago mayoral race, bringing an outsider perspective to City Hall.

Politico