Independent candidates seek ballot access in Illinois 4th District race

8 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 9

Four Democrats-turned-independents in the Chicago-area seat must submit nearly 11,000 valid signatures by 26 May to challenge Democratic nominee Patty García, Republican Lupe Castillo and Working Class Party candidate Ed Hershey.
The push followed Representative Jesus "Chuy" García's late withdrawal and Patty García's uncontested nomination, a move that drew a formal House rebuke and angered local Democrats.
Mayra Macías, Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Chris Getty and Lindsay Church trail Patty García in money but say affordability, immigration and voter choice could resonate if they survive expected petition challenges.

Can four challengers beat a political system designed to keep them off the ballot?

Is a local Chicago race a sign that voters nationwide are tired of the two-party system?