Overview

• Candidates must gather at least 1,000 signatures from district voters to qualify.
• The election will fill 10 of the 21 board seats, with the remaining seats appointed by the mayor.
• Many candidates are first-time runners, including educators, parents, and community activists.
• The new board aims to address transparency, equitable funding, and accountability in CPS.
• Final candidates will be decided by a lottery for ballot placement.