Getting lots of mailers and texts about the 2026 Chicago school board election? Send them to us.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Mailers, text messages, and campaign ads — oh my. That type of media has probably been showing up in your mailboxes, phones, or social media feeds in the weeks ahead of Election Day for all 21 seats…
When it comes to the upcoming 2026 Chicago school board election, many citizens are receiving a barrage of campaign materials. Emails, texts, and advertisements are flooding in, all vying for people's attention and votes. This is the first time Chicagoans will be voting for every seat on the school board, and as a result, numerous special interests are pooling their resources to sway voters through millions of dollars worth of media advertising.
Chalkbeat Chicago is urging the public to share what they have been receiving in their mailboxes, phones, and social media feeds. They are looking for photos, screenshots, or videos of text messages, glossy mailers, and television or online advertisements. To submit your findings, email chicago.tips@chalkbeat.org with the subject line “campaign mailers.” Your submissions will be kept confidential unless you choose to provide your name with explicit permission.
Reema Amin, a reporter focusing on Chicago Public Schools, is the contact person for any inquiries.
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