Chicago School Board Race Brings New Campaign Finance Restrictions
Chicago voters will elect the entire school board on November 3 for the first time, with one member chosen from each of 20 subdistricts and the board president elected citywide. The 21 seats will begin terms on January 15, 2027, with half serving four years and half serving two. Citing conflict-of-interest concerns, the board adopted a resolution barring members and candidates from taking campaign contributions from active Chicago Public Schools vendors, outside board counsel, and pending vendor applicants.
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