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Jessica Biggs has declared victory in the race to become Chicago Public Schools' first elected board president, securing 49% of the vote with 95% of votes tallied. This win marks a significant shift in the balance of power, as Biggs aims to bring stability and focus on students to the deficit-plagued district. She was supported by the SEIU Local 73 and the Common Ground Collective, a political action group funded by Democratic philanthropist Michael Sacks. In contrast, former Chicago Teachers Union official Hilario Dominguez received 31% of the vote, and attorney Victor Henderson garnered 18%. The race attracted substantial campaign funding and intense scrutiny of the candidates' backgrounds. Meanwhile, in District 7a, longtime Pilsen activist Emma Lozano is leading the race for a seat on the Chicago School Board, with 54% of the vote and 84% of precincts reporting. Lozano, endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, faces Jesus Ayala Jr., who has the backing of charter school advocates.
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