Chicago Votes for First Fully Elected School Board in Historic Election
- Chicago voters are choosing all 21 members of the Board of Education, ending 30 years of mayoral control.
- The election includes a race for the first-ever school board president with candidates Hilario Dominguez, Jessica Biggs, and Victor Henderson.
- The election has attracted millions in political contributions and significant interest from special-interest groups.
- This election is a historic moment for Chicago's education system, shifting governance to a fully elected board.
- Voters across the city will cast their ballots today to determine the future leadership of the Chicago Board of Education.
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Chalkbeat·
Election 2026: Chicago votes today for first fully elected school board
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Chicago is voting for its first fully elected school board. What you need to know about all 21 races
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