Mapping Chicago's vote for school board president
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Thirty-nine of Chicago's 50 wards chose Jessica Biggs as their top candidate for the city's first elected school board president, according to voting returns counted as of Monday.
Why it matters: The data could shed light on what parts of the city favor progressives vs. moderates as we head into a mayoral race, where some candidates still seem to be choosing their ideological lanes.
Zoom out: Biggs dominates with nearly 49% of the vote so far and has a firm lead with "lakefront liberals," who helped usher Mayor Brandon Johnson into office.
Zoom in: Progressive Chicago Teachers Union-backed candidate Hilario Dominguez prevailed in 11 wards, potentially friendly ground for the CTU-aligned Johnson.
- Yes but: All 11 wards are led by Latino alders, who run the gamut from progressive to conservative. The results could indicate the vote as by ethnicity as well.
What's next: The Chicago Board of Elections will issue a proclamation of official results on Nov. 24