Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun had submitted over 90,000 signatures to get on the Chicago ballot for Mayor, but her petitions had been challenged. However, on December 30, the challenge to her petition was rejected by the Chicago Board of Elections.
She has also gained politically over the weekend, because Congressman Danny K. Davis dropped out and endorsed her. See this story.
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