Chicago Board of Education, District 4a
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
- Karen Zaccor (Incumbent, CTU endorsed): Zaccor says she will press for full and fair funding for CPS from state and local progressive revenue sources and for equitable use of those funds. She campaigns on expanding the Sustainable Community Schools model…
- Angel Alvarez: Alvarez says limiting CPS property tax increases is his top priority and that the district can do more with the money it has by cutting waste and giving Local School Councils more say over school budgets, while still…
- Ellen Sherratt: Sherratt says student learning comes first, pointing to low math and reading proficiency rates and calling for strong curriculum, early literacy, capable school leaders, and well-trained teachers. She campaigns on…