Jessica Biggs
Chicago Board of Education President
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Overview
Jessica Biggs is a Chicago Board of Education member, elected in 2024 to represent District 6B.1 She was a special education teacher and principal at Burke Elementary.2 She directs health initiatives at the Southwest Organizing Project.2 In 2018, she was fired as principal for directing staff to mark students tardy instead of absent.1 She says she was terminated after criticizing district practices.3
Her top priority is stabilizing district finances.4 She wants board committees to meet regularly.5 Her campaign says she aims to expand preschool, direct more funds to schools, and secure state funding.6 On the board, she led the CEO search and voted for a budget avoiding a short-term loan.7
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $108,608
- Cash on hand
- $120,535
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $7,482 | 7% |
| Larger gifts | $97,626 | 90% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $3,500 | 3% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $248,500 in 32 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for Biggs
Endorsements
Sources
- Meet the new Chicago Board of Education, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Jessica Biggs - Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Board of Education. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago school board member Jessica Biggs faces ..., Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Who will be the next Chicago school board president? Meet the candidates, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Here’s who’s running for Chicago’s first-ever elected school board president, WBEZ. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Election 2026: Who is running for Chicago School Board president?, FOX 32 Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Former CPS principal enters race for Chicago school board president, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- News & Events, Jessica Biggs for Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Elections & Endorsements - SEIU Illinois State Council, SEIU Illinois State Council. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Editorial: Jessica Biggs for Chicago school board president, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.