Politics & Government

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Announces Plans To Run For Mayor

Pappas said she plans to "win another term as Cook County Treasurer" and then make an official announcement regarding her mayoral run.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: November 18, 2025 / 7:57 AM CST

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced her plans to run for Chicago mayor in 2027.

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In a statement on Tuesday, Pappas said, "I'm unofficially in the race and am not getting out."

Pappas said she plans to "win another term as Cook County Treasurer" and then make an official announcement regarding her mayoral run.

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