Three Candidates for Chicago School Board President Face Off in Final Forum

November 1, 2026 - 05:59

The three candidates running for Chicago Board of Education president met at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Saturday morning for a final forum ahead of Election Day. Jessica Biggs, Victor Henderson and Hilario Dominguez each made their case to voters in the closing stretch of the campaign.

The forum gave each contender a chance to outline priorities for the district and draw contrasts with their rivals. Biggs, Henderson and Dominguez fielded questions on the issues shaping the race and pressed their visions for how the board should be run.

With ballots set to be cast soon, the Saturday gathering served as one of the last opportunities for the candidates to speak directly to residents before the election. Supporters of all three campaigns filled the venue and listened as the contenders made their closing arguments.

The race for board president has drawn attention across the city as voters weigh who should lead oversight of the school system. Each candidate used the forum to emphasize their approach to governance and their plans for the district's future.

Early voting and mail ballots are already underway, and the final forum marked a key moment before results begin to come in. The candidates now make their final push to voters ahead of Election Day.