blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/02/johnson-other-candidates-face-challenges-to-nominating-petitions-for-mayors-race Johnson, Other Candidates Face Challenges To Nominating Petitions For Mayor’s Race
Formal objections have been lodged against the nominating petitions of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and several rivals seeking the Feb. 23 mayoral ballot. Rickey Hendon challenged Johnson's submission of over 30,000 signatures, alleging most are invalid, as candidates must meet a 12,500-valid-signature threshold.
