How much money has Che "Rhymefest" Smith raised?

$115K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

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Che "Rhymefest" Smith

Candidate for Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 10A (Cook County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

1 candidate is running for Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 10A (Cook County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Chicago voters.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Che "Rhymefest" Smith only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Che "Rhymefest" Smith yet.

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Funding

$115K raised, $4,161 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
SEIU IL Council PAC FUND	$20K
Jim Frank	$9,800
Thomas Wilson	$7,300
Paul Finnegan	$7,300
Michael Sacks	$7,300
Mary Finnegan	$7,300
Jill Garling	$7,300
David Weinberg	$7,300

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-23.

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Quick answers

What does the Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 10A seat do?: Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.
How much money has Che "Rhymefest" Smith raised?: $115K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Che "Rhymefest" Smith?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Che "Rhymefest" Smith's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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