Chicago Elects First Fully Elected 21-Member School Board; Jessica Biggs Wins Board President Race
Chicago has held its historic election for the first fully elected 21-member school board. Jessica Biggs won the race for board president, while results for the 20 district seats are being finalized, with significant political influence and funding shaping the…
Chicago, IL, November 4, 2026 — In a significant democratic development for the city’s education system, Chicago has conducted its historic election for the first fully elected 21-member school board. The election marks a new era in local governance for the city’s public schools.
Jessica Biggs has secured victory in the race for board president. Her election signifies a key leadership position for the incoming board. The results for the remaining 20 district seats are currently being finalized. Details regarding the specific candidates who have won or are leading in these district races have not yet been fully confirmed. The process of determining the complete composition of the 21-member board is ongoing.
The election process was reportedly shaped by considerable political influence and substantial funding. These factors are understood to be playing a role in determining the outcomes of the district seat races and will likely influence the future balance of power within the newly formed school board. Further details on the extent of this influence and funding will become clearer as the final results are announced and analyzed. The implications of these influences on the board’s future decisions are a subject of ongoing observation.
Story summarized from the original created by Kalyn Belsha on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
