Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza launched her campaign for Mayor of Chicago Wednesday. Speculation started earlier this year when Mendoza, who has served as the state comptroller since 2016, announced that she would not seek reelection. In April 2026, NBC Chicago reported Mendoza raised $1.6 million according to filings. Mendoza held an official announcement event at 11 a.m. in Little Village with several local officials, business owners and supporters expected to speak. #susanamendoza #chicago #chicagomayor #chicagopolitics #illinois