Yesenia Lopez
Chicago Board of Education, District 7b, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Incumbent.
Campaign site (yesenia4schools.com)
Running on
Lopez says she is committed to ensuring every child has access to quality education, transforming schools into community hubs, and making sure every voice is heard. In her successful 2024 run for the same seat she emphasized significantly enhancing dual-language programs across CPS and seeking more state and federal funding for district schools.
Background
Executive assistant in the Illinois Secretary of State's office and former Latino outreach director for JB Pritzker's gubernatorial campaign; she holds a B.A. in political science and gender studies from DePaul University.
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Everyone in this race: Chicago Board of Education, District 7b