From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 40s
Chicago School Board Races Take Shape
Chicago's 20 school board races are heating up ahead of Nov. 3 election.
In brief
Chicago's 20 school board races are heating up ahead of Nov. 3 election. Chicago voters will elect all 20 school board seats in a historic fall election. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago School Board Elections
Chicago's 20 school board seats are up for election this fall with voting districts and citywide board president races.
20 Voting Districts
The city is divided into 20 districts where voters cast ballots based on address plus a citywide vote for board president.
North Side Districts
North Side districts include Ed Bannon, Margie Luczak O'Hare, Norwood Park, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, Dunning, Edison Park.
West Side Districts
West Side districts include LaPamela Williams, Aaron Jitu Brown, Kernetha Jones, and other candidates across multiple neighborhoods.
South Side Districts
South Side districts include Michael L Neal, Brittany Kimble, and candidates across Greater Grand Crossing, Grand Boulevard, and other areas.
Key Candidates
Candidates include Candace Dane Chambers, WBEZ, Sun-Times, Chalkbeat, and Block Club Chicago staff reporting on the races.
Election Timeline
Every seat on the Chicago Board of Education is up for election for the first time this fall with Election Day on Nov. 3.
Voter Guide Resources
WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times created voter guides with partners at Chalkbeat and Block Club Chicago for this election.
Campaign Dynamics
Cash floods school board races with big money groups outraising Chicago Teachers Union 5 to 1.
Next Steps
Chicago voters will elect all 20 school board seats in a historic fall election with citywide board president races.
The key point
Chicago voters will elect all 20 school board seats in a historic fall election.
