
Incumbent backed by CTU holds huge lead in NW Side District 3a Chicago School Board race
By Nick Martinez
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District 2a neighborhoods: West Ridge, Rogers Park, North ParkIncumbent Ebony DeBerry has the inside track to retain her Far North Side seat on Chicago’s school board, holding a massive lead Tuesday night over attorney Hector Morales, according to Associated Press election results.DeBerry, a former Chicago Public Schools teacher with a background in community organizing, had 67% of the votes to Morales' 33% with 95% of precincts reporting.She was one of the few candidates endorsed by both the Chicago Teachers Union and Service Employees International Union Illinois State Council amid the two unions’ feud. DeBerry raised more than $76,000 to stay on the board. DeBerry was first elected to the school board in 2024, when she beat out three other candidates.DeBerry claimed victory and thanked her voters and those that supported her campaign in a statement on Instagram. The AP hadn't yet declared a winner in the race.“Over the next four years, I will continue to advocate for fully resourced