School Board Elections 2024
Chicago is voting for school board members for the first time on Nov. 5, 2024. Chalkbeat teamed up with Block Club Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times, and WBEZ to help voters get up to speed on the issues and who is running in each of the new electoral districts.
While the elected members represent a diversity of opinions and interests, Mayor Brandon Johnson will hold a majority on the school board because he’ll choose most of the members.
Chicago voters delivered a mixed message in the city’s historic first school board elections. A mix of union-backed candidates, independents, and school choice backers won seats.
As voters cast their ballots for members of Chicago’s first elected school board, Chalkbeat hosted live Q&A forums with the candidates so you can stay informed and get to know each candidate.
