Jason Dónes
Chicago Board of Education, District 3b, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union.
Campaign site (donesforschoolboard.com)
Running on
Dónes says his top priority is equitable school funding, with resources allocated based on student need, and a strong public school within walking distance of every home. He is campaigning on supporting neighborhood schools over privatization and school closures, expanding bilingual and culturally relevant education, restorative justice practices, and mental health supports, and on centering student, parent, and community voices, including empowered Local School Councils.
Background
Dónes is an educator and nonprofit leader who serves as chief of people and operations at Beyond100K, a nonprofit focused on the STEM teacher shortage. He has worked with the CPS Office of Equity, chaired a Local School Council, and ran for the same seat in 2024 with Chicago Teachers Union backing.
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Everyone in this race: Chicago Board of Education, District 3b