Tameka Walton
Coverage of Tameka Walton in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago School Board Ballot Will Have 5 Choices For President, But 5 Districts Get Just 1 Pick
Chicago's school board election will have five candidates for president, but District 10a voters will only see one candidate after challenger Tameka Walton was removed from the ballot due to insufficient valid signatures. Other candidates faced similar challenges, with some removed and others awaiting decisions.
- Chicago school board ballot will have five choices for citywide president, but five districts get just one pick
Chicago's transition to a fully-elected school board resulted in some districts having only one candidate on the ballot after signature challenges. Tameka Walton, a District 10a candidate, was removed due to insufficient valid signatures but plans a write-in campaign. Eleven candidates faced ballot removal challenges, with five remaining under review.
- CTU endorses 15 school board candidates, throwing weight behind incumbents, mayoral picks
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) endorsed 15 candidates in the upcoming school board election, focusing on 10 incumbents and mayoral appointees. Notable exclusions include Yesenia Lopez, a prior CTU-endorsed candidate who voted independently. The CTU faces challenges in six districts due to lack of aligned candidates, and some races may be affected by petition challenges. The union's political action committees have limited funds but a large membership base for voter outreach.