CHICAGO COMMUNITY BALLOT - NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

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RECOMMENDED NOMINEES IN THE ILLINOIS NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION:

The only important competitive races on this ballot for our community are Chicago Board of Education President and Board Members.

For Chicago Board of Education President, we recommend Jessica Biggs.

If you live in West Rogers Park, for Chicago Board of Education District 2A, we recommend Hector Morales.

If you live in Peterson Park, for Chicago Board of Education District 1A, we recommend Margie Luczak.

If you live in Albany Park, for Chicago Board of Education District 2B, we recommend Kyna Lenhof.

You do not need to pick a candidate for every race on the ballot in order for your vote to be counted!

On the Public Questions:

  1. Shall Illinois adopt the Millionaire Amendment to increase funding for public education: NO
  2. Should the City of Chicago restart the use of gunshot protection technology: YES
  3. Should Chicago develop a permanent event space: NO
  4. Shall the City of Chicago pursue financial compensation for the harm caused by Donald Trump’s violent militarized ice operations: NO
  5. Shall Illinois use revenue from a surcharge on millionaires to fund Chicago Public Schools: NO
  6. Should Chicago require owners of certain properties to pay additional charges to support Chicago Public Schools: NO.
Annotated last page of the November 3, 2026 specimen ballot, including Board of Education races and public questions