Candidate · 19th Ward alderperson

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Bob Murphy

Bob Murphy is running for 19th Ward alderperson on February 23, 2027. Here's what's on file so far: nominating papers, signatures and campaign money, from public records.

  • 1,137 signatures on file (our count)
  • 2.4× the 473-signature minimum
  • Feb 23 Election Day

01 · Getting on the ballot

1,137 signatures on 123 petition pages

Counted from the petition copy the Board of Election Commissioners provided. Candidates for this office need at least 473 valid signatures.

Signatures · our count

1,137 2.4× the minimum

Petition pages
123The number on the last page of the petition, from the Board's receipt. It isn't a signature count: each page holds a limited number of lines, and not every line is filled.
Signatures · our count
1,137Every filled-in signature line we counted on all 123 sheets of the petition copy, leaving out lines that were crossed out.
Valid signatures
Not yet checkedThe Board checks for duplicates and voters outside the ward only if someone objects. Objections can be filed Oct 27–Nov 2.

Source: The Board of Election Commissioners' record

02 · Campaign money

No ISBE report for 2026 Q3

We found no 2026 Q3 quarterly report filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) for this candidate's campaign. Committees that haven't filed one yet, and candidates without a committee, show no figures here.