Chicago voters are electing a school board president for the first time
Chicago held its first-ever election for school board president. The race generated significant political donations and involvement from various interest groups, making it a heated and divisive campaign. Voters went to the polls on Tuesday to elect new board members. The election results could lead to major changes for Chicago Public Schools, though the newly elected board will face substantial challenges ahead.
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3 developments- Nov 2Chicago School Board Election 2026: The citywide race for president
- Nov 3Chicago voters are electing a school board president for the first time
- Nov 4Newly elected school board could signal major shift for Chicago Public Schools
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