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Custer Drops Race Amid Funding Concerns | Chicago News
Jennifer Custer, a Chicago school board incumbent and mom of three, has dropped out of the race to become the first elected president of the board, citing overwhelming special interest spending that would make the race too costly for her family and supporters. Though she didn’t endorse any candidate, she pledged to still ask the remaining contenders — Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, Victor Henderson, and Sendhil Revuluri — who’s truly focused on kids. Known for her independent stance, Custer previously voted against controversial budget amendments and high-interest loans, and her campaign…
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