Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Faces Record Low Approval Ratings

A new poll shows nearly 80% of Chicago residents disapprove of Johnson's leadership, citing crime, taxes, and inflation as key concerns.

A poll conducted by M3 Strategies reveals that only 6.6% of Chicago residents approve of Mayor Brandon Johnson's performance, while 79.9% disapprove.
Crime remains the top issue for 67% of respondents, followed by high taxes and inflation as major concerns for the city's residents.
Johnson's strained relationship with Chicago Public Schools leadership led to the resignation of the entire CPS board in late 2024 amid disputes with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez.
Johnson has faced criticism for his handling of the city's migrant crisis and a proposed tax hike to address a budget deficit, as Chicago spends over $500 million on migrant shelters.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and former CPS chief Paul Vallas are leading potential challengers for the 2027 mayoral race, polling at 27.4% and 21%, respectively.