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    <title>Boarini, Mendoza file for top ballot spot in mayor’s race</title>
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    <description>In the news · Evanston RoundTable. By Alex Harrison. Stephanie's campaign staff files her candidacy to enter the lottery for the top spot on the ballot in the 2027 special mayoral election.</description>
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    <title>Mendoza, Boarini file petitions for mayor</title>
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    <description>In the news · Evanston Now. By Matthew Eadie. Stephanie's campaign files her nominating petitions on the first day of filing for the 2027 special mayoral election.</description>
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    <title>Why mayor, why now? Stephanie Mendoza on her run for Evanston mayor</title>
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    <description>Podcast appearance · The 602 Podcast · Ep. 10. Hosts Sarah Shaftal and Maddie Bergier Schofield kick off their mayoral election series with Stephanie: why she’s running, Evanston’s biggest challenges, and her vision for the city. (1 hour)</description>
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    <title>Mendoza Statement Regarding Illegal CBP Attack on U.S. Citizen in Evanston</title>
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    <description>Press release. Stephanie responds to the September 20th detention of an Evanston resident by federal agents, praises the neighbors who stood together to protect him, and shares how to know your rights and report what you witnessed.</description>
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    <title>Evanston City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza announces bid for mayoral seat</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>In the news · Chicago Tribune. By Claire Murphy (Pioneer Press). The Tribune covers Stephanie’s entry into the special election, noting that if elected she would be Evanston’s first Latina mayor.</description>
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    <title>Stephanie Mendoza Announces Campaign for Mayor of Evanston</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Press release. Evanston's two-term City Clerk launches her bid to become the city's first-ever Latina mayor.</description>
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    <title>City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza launches mayoral campaign</title>
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    <description>In the news · Evanston RoundTable. By Alex Harrison. Stephanie enters the special election as the first sitting elected official in the race to succeed Mayor Daniel Biss.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>In the news · Evanston Now. By Matthew Eadie. Coverage of Stephanie’s launch, her record as City Clerk since 2021, and her pitch as a young voice to lead Evanston.</description>
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    <title>Evanston City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza Launches Campaign For Mayor</title>
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    <description>In the news · Evanston Patch. By Rachel Barnes. Stephanie’s launch, with a campaign focused on affordability, fiscal responsibility, and protecting Evanston residents.</description>
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    <title>City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza announces mayoral bid</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>In the news · The Daily Northwestern. By Sophie Baker. Northwestern’s student newspaper reports on Stephanie joining the race for mayor.</description>
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