Tackling the budget deficit separates these two progressive candidates in the Near NW Side District 3b Chicago School Board race

Chicago School Board races reveal distinct battles across districts. In District 3b, progressives Carlos Rivas Jr. and his opponent differ on budget deficit strategies. District 7a features incumbent Emma Lozano, backed by the Chicago Teachers Union, against Jesus Ayala Jr., supported by charter school advocates. Meanwhile, District 6a pits incumbent Anusha Thotakura, endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union and Service Employees International Union, against challengers including a special education assistant and an independent education researcher.