Three Austin residents square off over school choice in the West Side’s District 5a Chicago School Board race

Chicago School Board races feature diverse candidates across several districts. In District 5a, Aaron “Jitu” Brown faces LaPamela Williams and write-in candidate Kernetha Jones. District 6b sees newcomers Michael Neal and Brittany Kimble competing without major labor union endorsements from the Chicago Teachers Union or SEIU. Meanwhile, District 10b involves Connie Anderson, appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside Patrick Watson and other parents aiming to improve Chicago Public Schools for future generations.