Mayra Macias
Coverage of Mayra Macias in the Nexus archive.
- Byron Sigcho-Lopez Sues State Over ‘Excessive’ Election Laws For Independent Candidates
Byron Sigcho-Lopez, an independent candidate for the 4th Congressional District, sued the Illinois State Board of Elections after his name was removed from the November ballot for failing to meet petition signature requirements. The lawsuit claims the state's laws unconstitutionally restrict ballot access by imposing excessive signature demands on independent candidates compared to major party candidates. Mayra Macias, another independent candidate, was also removed from the ballot under the same rules.
- Lincoln Park bar closes after shooting, Mayra Macias removed from ballot | The Chicago Report
A Lincoln Park bar has closed after a shooting left a person critically wounded. Mayra Macias was removed from the Fourth Congressional District race ballot.
- Election Board Kicks 2 Latino Independents Off Ballot For ‘Chuy’ Garcia’s Congressional Seat
Two independent candidates, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Mayra Macias, were removed from the November ballot for U.S. Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia’s congressional seat due to insufficient signatures. The ruling benefits Patty Garcia, Rep. Garcia’s chief of staff, who will face fewer competitors in the race. Both candidates claim the decision resulted from a coordinated effort to suppress their campaigns.
- 2 independent candidates for Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia's seat removed from ballot by state board
Two independent candidates, Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez, were removed from the ballot in 'Chuy' Garcia's district by the state board. The board voted to exclude them from the election.
- Sigcho-Lopez’s Lawyer Urges Elections Board To Allow Ballot Access After Signature Challenge
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez's lawyer requested the Illinois Board of Elections to grant ballot access after signature challenges left him and independent candidate Mayra Macias short of the required 10,816 signatures. Sigcho-Lopez and Macias accused outgoing congressman Jesús 'Chuy' García and Patty Garcia of using 'machine politics' to block their ballot inclusion.
- Independent candidates accuse Garcia allies of using aggressive tactics in ballot challenges
Independent candidates Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez accuse Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia allies of using aggressive tactics in ballot challenges. The allegations focus on strategies employed during the ballot process by Garcia's associates.
- 2 Latino Independents Fight To Stay On November Ballot In Coveted 4th District Race
Independent candidates Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez are fighting to retain their November ballot status in the 4th Congressional District race after thousands of their petition signatures were challenged. Both candidates fell short of required signature thresholds and must verify disputed signatures by Wednesday. Critics argue the state’s objection process disproportionately disadvantages independent candidates compared to party-backed nominees.