Commonwealthy

Have you wondered what it takes to make sure that elections stay fair and honest? Today I am talking with John Fogarty, an election law attorney based in Chicago who has years of experience in this area. John is going to share with us practical election law insights for local candidates for public office. I am excited to have John join me on the podcast today because he is able to give us an inside look at what an election law attorney can do to help local political campaigns. John has some great advice for us today on how to make sure that our local elections stay fair and honest, and really represent the people’s choice for office! In this episode, you’ll learn: How to handle petition challenges- learn what you need to do, step by step, in order to challenge an opponent’s petition to get on the ballot What to look for on a petition when considering a challenge– learn what you need to look for in order to spot possible fraudulent signatures Why giving a concession speech doesn’t have to mean you are done-