Chicago Board of Education, District 1a
One seat, voted on by district residents. On the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. School board districts do not follow ward lines.
On the ballot
- Ed Bannon (Incumbent, CTU endorsed): Bannon says he puts students first, asking whether each policy decision is best for Chicago's kids, and campaigns on budget accountability and transparency in school funding. He calls for qualified teachers, counselors…
- Margie B. Luczak: Luczak says CPS does not need more money until it fixes its existing problems. Her priorities include lowering property taxes and returning school resource officers to schools, which she says would give students positive…