Peter Gonzales
Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 3A
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Overview
Peter Gonzales is a senior legal advisor for the Illinois Secretary of State and holds a J.D. from Notre Dame Law School.1 He has served on the boards of the Aurora East Educational Foundation, Reach Out Community Center, and Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers.1
Gonzales wants to increase transparency, even out the budget among schools, and advocate for equitable teacher pay.2 He supports funding for after-school programs, more pathways into the trades, and protecting immigrant students from federal immigration agents.2 He says teachers deserve a strong voice, but no organization should have an outsized voice in school management.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $18,375
- Cash on hand
- $14,704
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $1,225 | 7% |
| Larger gifts | $17,150 | 93% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $31,876 in 7 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Practical Progressive, Pete
Endorsements
Sources
- Peter Gonzales: CPS School Board District 3A Candidate, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago school board election 2026 voter guide: District 3a candidates - Chalkbeat, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Editorial: Peter Gonzales for Chicago School Board in District 3A, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, Common Ground Collective. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.