Chicago mayoral hopeful Bill Quinlan files suit against rivals over dual candidacy

Chicago mayoral hopeful Bill Quinlan files suit against rivals over dual candidacy

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Chicago mayoral candidates running for two offices at once drives a wedge in 2027 race

William J. Quinlan sued Alexi Giannoulias, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas for being on the ballot this November for another term in their current seats while running campaigns for Chicago mayor.

Lawsuit Seeks To Stop Giannoulias, Pappas, Quigley From Running for Mayor, Other Offices At Same Time – Block Club Chicago

William Quinlan, who announced his candidacy for mayor last week, is arguing that a recent change to Illinois’ election calendar has created a legal conflict that did not exist in previous election cycles. He points to the Secretary of State’s statewide responsibilities and its regulatory and supervisory functions involving municipalities.

Lawsuit Seeks To Stop Giannoulias, Pappas, Quigley From Running for Mayor, Other Offices At Same Time

CHICAGO — A Chicago mayoral candidate is asking a Cook County judge to decide whether three Democratic officeholders can simultaneously run for mayor and seek reelection to their current jobs. William Quinlan, who announced his candidacy for mayor last week, is arguing that a recent change to Illinois’ election calendar has created a legal conflict […]

Chicago mayoral candidate William J. Quinlan sues rivals over dual office bids

Chicago mayoral candidate William J. Quinlan is coming out swinging against some of his rivals,  challenging their decision to run for two offices at the same time — and asking the courts to step in.

Mayoral hopeful Bill Quinlan sues in bid to shrink field of candidates

<p>Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and three other mayoral challengers have been accused of trying to have it both ways by running for re-election while simultaneously <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/09/13/who-is-running-for-chicago-mayor-2027-election" >running for mayor.</a></p><p>Attorney <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/09/15/william-j-quinlan-candidate-chicago-…