Chicago Board of Elections rules on final challenges to school board candidacies

On Tuesday, Chicago's Board of Elections finalized the school board ballot for November, clearing four candidates—including two incumbents—and striking one from consideration. This is historic: for the first time, Chicago residents will elect all twenty-one board members, ending decades of mayoral appointment. Chalkbeat reports that these races are shaping up as costly and competitive, with candidates having raised nearly two million dollars so far and major spending expected to accelerate as campaigning begins.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton