Chicago mayor candidates need to turn in nominating petitions by Monday, with Lori Lightfoot and Chuy Garcia expected to submit their signatures.
The Chicago Board of Elections said so far six people have filed to be on the ballot for the 2023 Mayoral elections.Candidates interested in running for mayor must have at least 12,500 signatures from registered voters in the city.
Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot will submit her petitions Monday at around 8:45 a.m. Challenger Chuy Garcia is also planning to file Monday.The lottery for being last on the ballot begins at 4 p.m. Everyone must be in line by exactly 5 p.m. when the doors close.
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