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id: 218db40fbc
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-06 13:50 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 13:50 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Gilbert Villegas backs challenge to 36th Ward candidate's petitions

Gilbert Villegas is backing a challenge to petition signatures submitted by Luis Gomez Jr., a city worker who launched a bid for 36th Ward alderman.

Section: [Elections](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Gilbert Villegas](/chicago/wiki/gilbert-villegas.md), [Luis Gomez Jr.](/chicago/wiki/luis-gomez-jr.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/06/gilbert-villegas-faces-challenger-in-36th-ward-race-for-now/), 2026-11-06 13:50 CST: Gilbert Villegas Faces Challenger In 36th Ward Race — For Now

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