NewsWBEZ ChicagoJuly 17, 2026United States
Campaign Spending Surges in Chicago School Board President Race
Campaign fundraising for Chicago's first fully elected school board president has reached $1.8 million, triggering the removal of individual donation limits after candidate Victor Henderson loaned his campaign $500,000. While Henderson leads in fundraising, other candidates and major political action committees are preparing for a high-cost citywide contest this November.
Read the full story at WBEZ ChicagoWhy It Matters
The lifting of donation caps allows unlimited individual contributions to presidential candidates, significantly altering the financial landscape for the November 2024 election of the city's first fully elected school board.
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Who's Mentioned
personSean Harden“Appointee of Mayor Brandon Johnson; not running for election.”organizationIllinois Network of Charter Schools“Largest PAC with over $4 million in funds.”personPaul Finnegan“Chairman of Madison Dearborn Partners; donated nearly $1 million to candidates a”organizationChicago Teachers Union“Backing Hilario Dominguez; spent $250,000 on candidate defense.”organizationCommon Ground Collective“PAC led by former CPS CEO cabinet members.”personHilario Dominguez“Former Chicago Teachers Union organizer; reported no donations.”personJennifer Custer“Incumbent board member.”personSendhil Revuluri“Former board vice president; raised over $311,000.”organizationRooted & Ready“PAC affiliated with U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez.”personJessica Biggs“Current board member; raised over $154,000.”organizationSEIU Local 73“Represents support staff; has $719,000 on hand.”personVictor Henderson“Loaned his campaign $500,000, triggering the removal of donation limits.”