Norma Rios Sierra
Incumbent
Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 3A
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Overview
Norma Rios Sierra is a Chicago Board of Education member for District 3A.1 She works as a special projects manager for the Chicago Park District.2 Appointed in 2024, she previously organized with Palenque LSNA and served on a Local School Council.3 On the board, she voted for a budget that relied on $150 million in additional state funding, and she voted to protect immigrant students and to plan for charter school closures.3 She also served on a working group to pick the new Chicago Public Schools CEO.3
After a budget vote in August 2025, she shouted “Free Palestine” at a Jewish board member during a recess.4 Jewish community groups condemned the remark and called for her resignation.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $9,085
- Cash on hand
- $5,536
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $2,785 | 31% |
| Larger gifts | $1,950 | 21% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $4,350 | 48% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $46,932 in 9 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Norma Rios Sierra
Endorsements
Sources
- Norma Rios-Sierra - Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Board of Education. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Norma Rios Sierra: CPS School Board District 3A Candidate, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 3a, Logan Square, Albany Park ..., Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Jewish leaders condemn 'Free Palestine' comments at ..., Fox 32 Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago Teachers Union Endorses Candidates Running as “Public School Champions” in School Board Race, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Elections & Endorsements, SEIU Illinois State Council. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.