# Chicago Board Race: District 7a Southwest Side

Akilah Townsend, Emma Lozano, and Jesus Ayala Jr. run for District 7a on Chicago's Board of Education. The district serves 48 schools, mostly Latino students from low-income families. 64% of schools received 'commendable' ratings last year.

https://borderlessmag.org/2026/10/30/chicago-school-board-election-2026-the-race-in-district-7a-southwest-side/

Image: https://borderlessmag.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CHI_09192026_AkilahTownsend_District7a_Collage-1245x830.png

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Created: 2026-10-30T15:05:20.792704+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-30T15:05:20.792704+00:00

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Original source: https://borderlessmag.org/2026/10/30/chicago-school-board-election-2026-the-race-in-district-7a-southwest-side/