Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 10b, South Side
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The 2026 Chicago School Board election in District 10b on the South Side has three candidates vying for the seat. Connie Anderson, a mom of twins and former CPS employee, gained support after Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed her to the vacant position. Patrick Watson, a legislative aide in Ald. Anthony Beale's office, criticizes the appointment, while Rosita Chatonda, a former teacher, is a write-in candidate who has challenged her previous firing from CPS.
District 10b includes areas with a contentious history with industry, and the board has two-thirds Black and 31% Latino students. Watson believes Anderson's appointment shows political maneuvering, while Chatonda sees potential in the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park project, which Anderson doubts will benefit schools. Anderson's top priority is fully funding special education, while Watson aims to balance the budget, and Chatonda opposes school closures.
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