Victor P. Henderson
Chicago Board of Education President
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Overview
Victor P. Henderson is an attorney and a former certified public accountant who serves on the board of Urban Prep Academies.1 He is a former president of the Chicago Bar Association.2 His campaign focuses on fiscal responsibility, and he has said he would commission a forensic audit.1 His campaign website states that decisions made to advance political agendas rather than student achievement have no place in the schools.3 He has emphasized local control and accountability, saying the school system should be focused on children and run by taxpayers.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $658,575Of this, $500,000 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $598,012
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $2,025 | Under 1% |
| Larger gifts | $156,550 | 24% |
| The candidate | $500,000 | 76% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $13,000 in 12 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Vic For The Kids
Endorsements
Sources
- Chicago school board election 2026 voter guide - Chalkbeat, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Attorney Henderson makes case to lead CPS board, Chicago Crusader. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Who is running for president of the Chicago Board of Education in 2026?, CBS News Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Candidates for CPS board president outline priorities as Dominguez responds to renewed scrutiny, ABC7 Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago Board of Education candidates file to run in historic election, Fox 32 Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago school board candidate defends disciplining his kids, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.