Key education endorsements for CPS School Board candidates
Below are organizations that do education-related work that made endorsements in the 2026 Chicago School Board election. We also list education-focused political action committees that don’t endorse but are providing financial support to specific candidates. Election Day is Nov. 3.We are not listing all endorsements, including from those from elected officials, from non-education organizations or those that aren’t directly tied to Chicago Public Schools. Those are available on each candidate’s…
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