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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-06 08:36 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 08:36 CST
status: reported
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# Six challengers seek to unseat 25th Ward alderman

Six challengers, including Aida Flores and Ian Watkins, seek to unseat Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez. Two face challenges to their petition signatures.

Section: [Elections](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Byron Sigcho Lopez](/chicago/wiki/byron-sigcho-lopez.md), [Aida Flores](/chicago/wiki/aida-flores.md), [Ian Watkins](/chicago/wiki/ian-watkins.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/06/7-candidates-running-in-coveted-race-for-25th-ward-alderman/), 2026-11-06 08:36 CST: 7 Candidates Running In Coveted Race For 25th Ward Alderman

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