Political groups spent $12 million to defeat CTU candidates. One losing race cost $76 per vote.

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date Nov. 6, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 6, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/11/06/chicago-school-board-ctu-teachers-union-spending

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Political spending groups funded by an area billionaire seeking to defeat the Chicago Teachers Union in historic school board elections on Tuesday may have won their preferred president, thanks to their infusion of millions. But in several school board district races, they spent their biggest money...