Brenda Lee Anderson
Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 6A
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Overview
Brenda Lee Anderson is an education policy researcher and equity consultant with a Ph.D. in education.1 She previously taught at Northwestern University.2 She is co-editing a book on education policy.1
Her top priority is fixing the Chicago Public Schools budget by pursuing untapped federal funding and more state money.2 She says she would base decisions on evidence-backed policies.2 Her platform includes expanding mental health support and building a teacher pipeline program to diversify the workforce.3 She opposes school closures unless the community supports them.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $3,118Of this, $855 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $1,174
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $763 |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $1,500 |
| The candidate | $855 |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $3,372 in 2 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Community for Brenda Anderson
Endorsements
- Personal PAC5
Sources
- Brenda Lee Anderson: CPS School Board District 6A ..., Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago school board election 2026: Who are the candidates in District 6a?, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago School Board District 6A: Candidates & Voter Guide, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Editorial: Isaiah White for Chicago School Board in District 6A, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.