Chicago Board of Education, District 6a
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
- Anusha Thotakura (Incumbent, CTU endorsed): Thotakura says she is running to expand access to high-quality pre-K across District 6A, put dedicated full-time counselors and social workers in every CPS school, and grow career and technical education tied to clean…
- Brenda Lee Anderson: Anderson's campaign lists four priorities: championing holistic student success, centering teaching and learning, reimagining the CPS district budget, and building community partnerships. She frames her campaign around…
- Isaiah White: White says he would protect and expand selective enrollment and magnet programs, establish universal busing for elementary students outside walking distance plus free CTA passes for older students, and reject unbalanced…