Real Estate Giants Enter Chicago Mayoral Race

Real Estate News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 2m

Chicago’s mayoral race just got hotter with two new real estate veterans jumping in: Matthew Brewer, who clashed with Mayor Brandon Johnson over CHA leadership and even triggered a federal probe, and George Cardenas, a seasoned city politician with a history of standing up to mayoral decisions and handling property tax appeals. Both bring deep housing and development experience to a race already packed with contenders, as Chicago faces a $1 billion budget gap and stalled construction projects. With zoning debates and housing crises dominating the conversation, these newcomers could shake up…