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Ed Bannon

Incumbent

Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 1A

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Overview

Ed Bannon is an appointed Chicago Board of Education member representing District 1A on the Far Northwest Side.1 He served as executive director of the Six Corners Association.1 A Dunning resident for more than 20 years, he has served on the Dever Elementary Local School Council since 2015, where he is secretary and has chaired the principal selection committee.2

On the school board, he voted for the district budget plan.1 He says a top goal is increasing public education funding without raising property taxes.3 He hosted a public budget briefing to explain district finances and hear from residents.1 He reached out to a board member with an opposing view to discuss collaborating.4

Campaign money

Reporting period
April 1 to June 30, 2026
Raised
$0
Cash on hand
$220

Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $20,473 in 4 gifts. See the large contribution reports.

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Ed Bannon

Endorsements

  • SEIU Illinois State Council5Union
  • Chicago Teachers Union6Union
  • Personal PAC7

Sources

  1. Chicago school board election 2026: Who are the candidates in District 1a?, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  2. Ed Bannon - Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Board of Education. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  3. NW Side Chicago school board member Ed Bannon holds education budget-related meeting, Nadig Newspapers. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  4. ‘The stakes are really high’: Chicago’s school board enters its elected era, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  5. Elections & Endorsements, SEIU Illinois State Council. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  6. 2026 School Board Election, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  7. Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.