Claire Malon

Claire Malon is a content editor and data reporter for the Chicago Tribune. She has a master’s in journalism and a concentration in data journalism from DePaul University.

The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education emblem is illuminated during a board meeting at CPS headquarters July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

What to know before you vote in Chicago’s elected school board races

October 8, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of the Chicago Board of Education for the first time ever.

Chicago Elected School Board District Lookup

Voting in Chicago’s school board elections? Find your district with our lookup tool.

October 8, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Want to vote in Chicago's school board elections? Find your district and the candidates campaigning to be its next representative with the Tribune's lookup tool.

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters, July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

2026 Chicago school board races: District 1B

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 1B.

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

2026 Chicago school board races: District 3A

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 3A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 7B

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 7B.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 7A

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 7A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 4B

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 4B.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 4A

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 4A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 1A

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 1A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 6B

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 6B.

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