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Biss foresees mayoral election in 2027

Biss said he intends to step down in time for Evanston to hold a special mayoral election in 2027.

Biss foresees mayoral election in 2027
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 27, 2026
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said he intends to step down in time to trigger a special mayoral election in April 2027, though he has not chosen a date. The City Council delayed action on rules for selecting an acting mayor.

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Evanston mayor and House candidate discussing when he intends to resign to trigger a special mayoral election

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Evanston alderman who proposed an amendment to the acting-mayor selection rules

ALSO MENTIONED  Clare Kelly, Evanston alderwoman who questioned Biss about his resignation plans and raised concerns about an acting mayor's election advantage; Jeff Boarini, Mayoral candidate whose partner, Ald. Clare Kelly, could seek the acting mayor role; Jonathan Nieuwsma, Evanston alderman who was reported to be considering the acting mayor role; Juan Geracaris, Evanston alderman who said he would not seek the acting mayor role; Krissie Harris, Evanston alderwoman who said she did not plan to run for mayor but might serve as acting mayor; Matt Rodgers, Evanston alderman who held the draft rules package for more time to consider changes; Parielle Davis, Evanston alderwoman who set conditions for supporting an acting mayor and said she would not seek the role; Shawn Iles, Evanston alderman who said he would not seek the acting mayor role; Tom Suffredin, Evanston alderman who rejected the suggestion that he be named acting mayor if the council cannot agree

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