2025 Aurora mayoral election

The 2025 Aurora mayoral election will be held on April 1, 2025. Incumbent mayor, Richard Irvin, is running for a third term as mayor. Primary elections are set to be held on February 25, 2025.^[1]

Background

Richard Irvin was first elected in 2017 with 53% of the vote. He won re-election in 2021 with 55% of the vote. He announced his campaign in August of 2024.

Candidates

Republican primary

Jazmine Garcia^[2]
Karina Garcia, President of the Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce^[2]
Richard Irvin, incumbent mayor

Democratic primary

John Laesch, at-large district alderman^[2]
Judd Lofchie, former alderman^[2]

Indpendents

Theodoros "Ted" Mesiacos, Ward 3 alderman^[2]

References

[1] ttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/18/aurora-mayor-richard-irvin-announces-re-election-bid-2/

[A-2] ttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/10/29/six-candidates-file-to-run-for-aurora-mayor-in-2025-election/

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