Chicago is in the middle of a major school board transition. After 30 years of mayoral control, the city is moving to a fully elected board.
Source: ballotpedia.org 51 candidates have filed to run for the 21 seats on the Chicago Board of Education, including 20 district seats and one at large president position. Voters will directly elect all members on November 3, 2026, marking the final step in ending mayor appointed control of Chicago’s school board. 51 candidates are running …