Election board judges recommend two independent candidates for Garcia's seat not appear on November ballot

Illinois State Board of Elections hearing officers are recommending that both independent 4th Congressional District candidates Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Mayra Macías be knocked off the November ballot for failing to submit the minimum number of valid signatures on petitions — a claim both candidates are blaming squarely on Democratic machine politics. An official decision will be made Tuesday when the full Illinois State Board of Elections meets to make a ruling, and the board is free to…