‘This is exhausting’: Chicago school board race objections leave five seats uncontested
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Chicago's school board election faces significant challenges as the objections process eliminates candidates, resulting in five uncontested races for November. This development raises concerns about democratic representation and voter engagement in CPS governance. The reduction in competitive races highlights systemic issues within the candidate vetting process and sparks debate among education stakeholders about ensuring adequate community participation in school board selection.
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‘This is exhausting’: Chicago school board race objections leave five seats uncontested
Five CPS school board races will go uncontested in November’s election after the objections process removed another candidate from the ballot.
