Claudia Peralta
Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 1B
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Overview
Claudia Peralta is district director for U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez.1 She previously served as chief of staff to state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe and coordinated programs for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.1 She says she is a Chicago Public Schools graduate and parent who served on a Local School Council.2
She says addressing the district's budget deficit should not come at the expense of educators' livelihoods.1 She focuses on progressive revenue to solve budget gaps.3 She signed a pledge to protect human-centered education.4 She wants to strengthen neighborhood schools and ensure students with disabilities get needed resources.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $7,380
- Cash on hand
- $17,602
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $2,740 | 37% |
| Larger gifts | $3,390 | 46% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $1,250 | 17% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $48,000 in 13 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Community for Claudia
Endorsements
Sources
- Chicago school board election 2026 voter guide: District 1b ..., Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- District director for US Rep. Delia Ramirez, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Editorial: Michelle Pierre for Chicago School Board in District 1B, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Pledge to Protect Human-Centered Education, Illinois Families for Public Schools. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Board of Education Candidates Disability Questionnaire ..., Legal Council for Health Justice. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 School Board Election, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Election Center, SEIU Healthcare. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Elections & Endorsements, SEIU Illinois State Council. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Claudia Peralta, Ballotpedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.