Chicago School Board Ballot Clears 44 | Chicago News

Chicago voters are set to elect all 21 school board members for the first time ever, with 44 candidates cleared to appear on the November ballot after a heated legal battle. Sitting members Michilla Blaise and Karen Zaccor are back in the race, while others like Kernetha Jones were disqualified for failing to specify their district. The candidate vetting process, resembling a mini-trial, scrutinizes signatures, addresses, and duplicates — often costing challengers dearly. Still, six candidates face ongoing court appeals, and seven total were removed, including Vice President Angel Velez. In five districts, voters won’t have a choice at all — raising serious questions about how equitable and accessible the election process really is. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ac99353dec9258f