Candidate · 7th Ward alderperson

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Samuel C. Sparks

Samuel C. Sparks is running for 7th Ward alderperson on February 23, 2027. Here's what's on file so far: nominating papers, signatures and campaign money, from public records.

  • $0 cash on hand, Sep 30
  • Feb 23 Election Day

01 · Getting on the ballot

Nominating papers filed

From the Board of Election Commissioners' official list of candidates. We haven't counted the signatures on this petition yet. Candidates for this office need at least 473 valid signatures.

Signatures · our count

Not counted yet

Petition pages
n/aThe 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
Not counted yetWe haven't counted the signatures on this petition yet.
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

$0 in the bank heading into the race

From the 2026 Q3 quarterly report the campaign committee filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

  • Cash on handAs of Sep 30, 2026$0

  • RaisedJul 1 – Sep 30, 2026 (Q3)$0

Campaign committee

Friends of Samuel

The committee that raises and spends money for the campaign. Its filings are public on ISBE's site.