Institute of Politics

Reset on the Road

What questions do you have for Chicago’s next mayor? Elections can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help. WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times and the University of Chicago Institute of Politics are bringing the city’s mayoral candidates together answer your questions. Join Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons on February 8 at UIC Student Center East to learn where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to you. Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot and mayoral candidates Chuy Garcia, Paul Vallas, Kam Buckner and Sophia King will be there, and we want you to help us build the discussion.

  • Jesús (Chuy) Garcia U.S. Representative (D-IL), Former Cook County Commissioner, 7th District, former mayoral candidate
  • Lori Lightfoot IOP Pritzker Fellow. Former Mayor of Chicago
  • Paul Vallas Former Candidate for Mayor of Chicago, Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools
  • Kam Buckner Fall 2024 Pritzker Fellow. Illinois State Representative. Former mayoral candidate
  • Sophia King Chicago Alderperson, former mayoral candidate
  • Sasha-Ann Simons WBEZ Chicago

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