A recent survey of likely voters in Chicago shows that none of the five candidates for the Chicago Board of Education presidency has emerged as a decisive front‑runner. The poll, released on August 20, 2026, indicates that roughly one‑third of respondents remain undecided or unsure whether they will cast a vote in the November 2026 board‑president election.
The questionnaire was administered to 600 individuals identified as likely voters for the upcoming municipal election. Respondents were asked to indicate their preferred candidate among the five contenders seeking the board’s top position. The results did not reveal a clear favorite, with the share of support spread across the field and a sizable portion of participants indicating they have not yet formed a preference.
The survey was commissioned by the campaign of Sendhil Revuluri, one of the candidates in the race. Revuluri’s team sought to gauge voter sentiment ahead of the November ballot, which will determine the leadership of the Chicago Board of Education. The poll’s findings suggest that the campaign environment remains competitive and that voter decisions are still pending.
Chicago’s Board of Education presidential election has attracted heightened public interest this cycle, reflecting broader concerns about the city’s schools and educational policy. With five candidates competing, the lack of a clear front‑runner underscores the uncertainty that voters face as they consider the direction they want the board to take.
Election officials have not released any additional polling data, and the upcoming weeks are expected to see increased outreach by the candidates as they attempt to win over the undecided segment of the electorate. The final outcome will be decided by Chicago residents when they head to the polls in November.
The poll’s release adds a snapshot of voter attitudes at this stage of the campaign, highlighting the competitive nature of the race and the significant proportion of voters who have yet to make a choice.