Hearings begin on challenges to Chicago mayoral candidates' signature petitions

Chicago Mayor Election Hearings begin on challenges to Chicago mayoral candidates' signature petitions One of the people whose signatures are being challenged is Mayor Brandon Johnson. By Naomi Ruchim Monday, November 9, 2026 11:46AM Share Follow ABC7 on Google CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's mayoral race enters a new phase on Monday. Hearings begin on challenges to candidates' petitions. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch One of the people whose signatures are being challenged is Mayor Brandon Johnson. It's unusual for a sitting Chicago mayor to face a signature challenge. Now, Johnson and several of his rivals are heading into a process that could change who's on the February ballot. To get on the ballot, candidates for mayor need at least 12,500 valid signatures. 1 killed in crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck, Deerfield police say 3 hours ago South Carolina dad arrested after allegedly leaving daughter in line for Pokémon cards: Police 3 hours ago Human remains found in garbage can in Chicago Heights, police say Campaigns usually turn in thousands more than that to give themselves some room in case signatures are thrown out. Signatured can be thrown out if someone who signed isn't registered to vote or if one person signs on someone else's behalf. RELATED | Johnson dismisses concerns as rivals scrutinize mayoral petition signatures The list also includes Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Congressman Mike Quigley, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. On Monday, the electoral board will meet at 9 a.m. to set the rules and appoint hearing officers. Then at 10 a.m., those officers start hearing the cases with several going on at once at the Cook County Office building on West Washington. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics POLITICS CHICAGO CHICAGO MAYOR ELECTION ELECTION Johnson dismisses concerns as rivals scrutinize mayoral petitions Alderpersons challenge Johnson's plan for $75M pension allocation Chicago mayoral candidates submit thousands of petition signatures Mayor Johnson formally files petitions to seek second term Watch Live ON NOW 1 killed in crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck, police say 3 hours ago Dad arrested after allegedly leaving 6-year-old daughter in line for Pokémon cards 3 hours ago Human remains found in garbage can in south suburbs: police Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment looms 2 hours ago Thieves target NW Side jewelry store, video shows 1 hour ago 2 hurt in multi-vehicle crash in north suburbs, sheriff's office says 1 minute ago Peoples Gas crews shut down Dan Ryan Expy. exit ramp for 2 weeks 1 hour ago Pope arrives in Argentina and tells Milei that people should come 1st 2 hours ago