Recommendations for the November 3, 2026 General Election
While our City elections are not until February 27th, I hope that you will be able to get out and vote in this upcoming election. There are important races from the US Senate down the ballot to police district councils. One of the most important of our time is the move to a fully elected Chicago Board of Education. Over 54% of your property taxes go to our Chicago schools, and you do have a say in how that money could be spent for decades to come as the first fully elected school board shapes up.
The General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Click here for the full Candidate List for the November 3, 2026 General Election - including a list of judges!
This list includes a very important new elected body: President of the Chicago Board of Education AND elected school board candidates. They will now have authority over Chicago Public Schools, including taxing authority.
I am supporting Jessica Biggs for President of the Board.
I am supporting the following ESRB candidates to represent the 32nd Ward and surrounding areas including:
- Isiah White (132) 6A (parts of Bucktown, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, East Village and the Loop) - Meet the people running for Chicago’s school board in District 6a in downtown Chicago
- Ellen Rosenfeld (131) 4B, represents most of the 32nd Ward - Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 4b, North Side
- Ellen Sherratt- (131) 4A Lakeview - Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 4a, North Side
Each of the candidates has taken positions that put our children and families first - not special interests. Jessica Biggs, Isiah White, and Ellen Sherratt are running against appointees of Mayor Johnson. They all believe in equity and fiscal responsibility when it comes to our taxpayer dollars and I believe they are the best candidates to be representing us on the Chicago School Board.
How to research the Illinois judges on your ballot for the 2026 primary election
-Illinois State Bar Association Judicial Elections and Appointments
Lorraine Mary Murphy – No
Tiesha L. Smith – No
Includes list of not qualified or not recommended judges
-Injustice Watch Judicial Elections – negative reviews of some judges that should be considered
-CWB - Some things to know about judges-negative reviews of some judges that should be considered
-Vote Smart: CBA Judicial Voter's Guide
Candidates:
United States Senator: (2) Juliana Stratton
Governor & Lieutenant Governor (5) JB Pritzker & Christian Mitchell
Attorney General: (8) Kwame Raoul
Secretary of State: (10) Alexi Giannoulias
Comptroller: (12) Margaret Croke
Treasurer: (14) Michael W. Frerichs
U.S. Representative, 5th District: (22) Mike Quigley
State Senator, 5th District: (32) Lakesia Collins
State Senator, 6th District: (32) Sara Feigenholtz
State Representative, 10th District: (42) Jawaharial “Omar” Willisms
State Representative, 11th District: (42) Ann M. Williams
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners Full 6-Year Term (vote for 3):
(54) Precious Brady-Davis
(55) Eira Corral Sepulveda
(56) Beth McElroy Kirkwood
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year Term: (57) Cameron “Cam” Davis
President of County Board: (62) Toni Preckwinkle
County Clerk: (64) Monica Gordon
County Sheriff: (65) Thomas J. Dart
County Treasurer: (67) Maria Pappas
County Assessor: (68-69) Hynes
County Commissioner, 3rd District: (72) Bill Lowry
Board of Review, 2nd District: (82) Elizabeth “Liz” Nicholson
Judicial Candidates
Judge of the Appellate Court: (102) Judith C. Rice
Judge of the Circuit Court: (103) Steven Q. McKenzie
Judge of the Circuit Court: (104) Luz Maria Toledo
Judge of the Circuit Court: (105) Ashonta C. Rice
Judge of the Circuit Court: (106) Ava George Stewart
Judge of the Circuit Court: (107) D’Anthony “Tony” Thedford
Judge, 8th Subcircuit: (112) Kathleen Cunniff Ori
Judge, 8th Subcircuit: (114) Lester Finkle
Judge, 20th Subcircuit: (112) Michael J. Zink
Judge, 20th Subcircuit: (114) Jon Stromsta
Non-binding or Advisory Ballot Questions-
Voters of Cook County:
The Cook County Millionaire Amendment for Property Tax Relief and Education:
Yes -Requires an Illinois constitutional amendment and another vote before any implementation.
Voters of the City of Chicago:
Restart Chicago Gunshot Detection: Should the City of Chicago restart the use of a gunshot detection technology?
Yes
Several aldermen representing the wards where gunshot detection existed before the technology was removed by the mayor have demanded new technology be used to assist with reporting of shootings. Aldermen have held several Public Safety Committee hearings attempting to force or expedite contract awards for the technology and I support their efforts.
Permanent Chicago Festival Space:
Should Chicago develop a permanent festival and outdoor event space for large-scale events?
Yes
The City Council has asked for reviews of major festivals and the impact they have on the use of fields or parks before and after events as well as how much major events cost the taxpayers The issue has also been raised as we have worked to get information about the fiscal impact of events through the EY (Ernst and Young) efficiencies and reforms report.
Chicago Cost Recovery from Midway Blitz
Should Chicago pursue all lawful means to get financial compensation from the federal government for the costs caused by the Trump administration’s violent ICE operations, including for families affected by those operations?
Yes
The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have already filed suits against the Trump administration. This would be a continuation of that argument.
CPS
Advisory Question Regarding Millionaires Surcharge
Should Illinois use revenue from a surcharge on millionaires to increase funding for public schools?
Yes and its the same as above on the county side, but it would also require a constitutional amendment and vote.
Advisory Question about Chicago Land Owners
Should the City of Chicago require owners of long-term vacant or undeveloped commercial or investment properties to pay an additional annual charge that would support Chicago Public Schools?
Yes
Taxes often require a nexus between the activity and the proposed regulation. Council colleagues and I have tried different approaches to this issue, including looking for ways to hold absentee landlords accountable for persistent graffiti or squatters and providing opportunities for them to develop New housing or mixed use developments.
Again, I hope you are able to get out and vote. Please take the time to review information about the school board candidates, judges and everyone on the ballot.
Thanks for voting!