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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-08 10:11 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 05:46 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Hearings begin on challenges to Chicago mayoral petitions

Hearings began Monday on challenges to signature petitions filed by Chicago mayoral candidates, according to ABC7 Chicago.

Section: [Elections](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Brandon Johnson](/chicago/wiki/brandon-johnson.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/elections/chicago-mayoral-candidates-including-johnson-and-giannoulias-face-petition-challenges/4013800/), 2026-11-08 10:11 CST: Chicago mayoral candidates, including Johnson and Giannoulias, face petition challenges
- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-mayoral-election-hearings-begin-challenges-candidates-signature-petitions-including-brandon-johnson-pappas/20026133/), 2026-11-09 05:46 CST: Hearings begin on challenges to Chicago mayoral candidates' signature petitions

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