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Brittany Kimble wins Chicago School Board District 6b race
Newcomer Brittany Kimble beats pastor Michael Neal in Chicago School Board District 6b race with 63% of votes.
In brief
Newcomer Brittany Kimble beats pastor Michael Neal in Chicago School Board District 6b race with 63% of votes. Brittany Kimble wins Chicago School Board District 6b race with 63% of votes over Michael Neal. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Kimble wins District 6b race
Newcomer Brittany Kimble wins Chicago School Board District 6b race with 63% of votes over Michael Neal.
No union endorsements
Kimble and Neal received no support from Chicago Teachers Union or Service Employees International Union.
Kimble's campaign support
Kimble was endorsed by The Urban Center, a centrist political organization advocating for school choice.
Kimble's campaign strategy
Kimble campaigned extensively, passing out cards since June and meeting voters regularly.
Kimble's priority
Kimble aims to ensure CPS student stability amid budget uncertainty, especially in South Side district 6b.
Neal's campaign support
Neal was endorsed by Common Ground Collective, a new anti-CTU political action committee funded by Michael Sacks.
District 6b demographics
District 6b has 37 schools, 88% Black students, and less than 1% white students.
Kimble's voter focus
Kimble emphasized community issues and stability over personal rivalry with Neal.
Neal's campaign status
Neal did not report any campaign donations and ran without union backing.
District 6b challenges
District 6b faces enrollment declines and budget pressures for South Side schools.
Kimble's next steps
Kimble will focus on maintaining school stability if teachers face layoffs in district 6b.
The key point
Brittany Kimble wins Chicago School Board District 6b race with 63% of votes over Michael Neal.
