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Chicago’s mayoral campaign revs up as circulation of nominating petitions starts

First publishedJul 28, 10:30 UTC
Last updatedJul 28, 12:15 UTC · 10m ago
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's reelection petitions started circulating on Tuesday.

Reported by 1 outlet — Chicago Sun-Times. See all sources ↓

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's reelection petitions started circulating on Tuesday. This is the first step to qualify for the mayoral ballot. Johnson's team said some groups want him to run again.

Why it matters

This news is important because it shows the start of the mayoral campaign in Chicago. It could affect the city's future.

In brief
When did Mayor Johnson's reelection petitions start circulating?
On Tuesday.
How many signatures does Mayor Johnson need to qualify for the mayoral ballot?
12,500
Has Mayor Johnson decided to run for a second term?
No, his team said it's too early to decide.
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The outlets report the start of the mayoral campaign in Chicago, but with different levels of detail. Some outlets focus on the uncertainty of Mayor Johnson's decision to run again.

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    Mayor Johnson's team is unsure about his decision to run again.

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    Chicago Sun-Timesemphasizes uncertainty
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    The start of the mayoral campaign in Chicago is a significant event.

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    Chicago Sun-Timesreports on the first day of petition circulation
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