2 Latino Independents Fight To Stay On November Ballot In Coveted 4th District Race (opens original article in a new tab)

Two Latino independent candidates in Chicago's 4th District race are struggling to meet signature verification deadlines after their petitions were challenged, facing significant obstacles compared to Democratic candidates.

• Independent candidates Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez face challenges to remain on the November ballot after over 10,000 petition signatures were contested.
• They must verify hundreds of signatures by Wednesday to stay on the ballot, with Macias short by 486 and Sigcho-Lopez by 1,222.
• Critics argue the process is biased against independents, with Democratic candidates facing fewer hurdles to qualify.