Hilario Dominguez
Chicago Board of Education President
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Overview
Hilario Dominguez is a former Chicago Public Schools special education teacher who served as deputy political director for the Chicago Teachers Union.1 He proposes free, full-day preschool for all 3-year-olds.2 He opposes school closures and wants under-used buildings to host health clinics and other services.2 He supports the district’s $10.11 billion budget.3 He helped lead the 2019 teachers’ strike and worked with parents to prevent school closures.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- June 4 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $597,230 in 34 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Hilario Dominguez
Endorsements
Sources
- Hilario Dominguez: CPS School Board President Candidate, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago School Board Election 2026: The citywide race for president, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago school board president candidates field questions in televised town hall, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- CTU Members Endorse Hilario Dominguez as a Public School Champion for School Board President, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- School Board Election 2026, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Election 2026: Who is running for Chicago School Board president?, FOX 32 Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Key education endorsements for CPS School Board candidates, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.