The Neal Appeal

Neal gets on the ballot!

Show Notes

We're here at the end of all things: Neal's final hearing at the Board of Elections. And in a twist that no one on his team saw coming, he lands a spot on the ballot for Chicago mayor. Hear how it all went down that morning.

Show Notes

• Our previous episode, "A Motion at the Eleventh Hour" (0:35)
• The Chicago Tribune's write-up of Dorothy Brown getting ruled off the ballot and Neal getting on (1:53)
• The Chicago Board of Elections commissioners (2:40)

What is Neal Runs For Mayor?

Go behind the scenes of Neal Sáles-Griffin's quest to become mayor of Chicago. Follow along as a first-time candidate navigates the byzantine world of Chicago politics, and hear from Neal's colleagues, friends, family—and Neal himself.