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Kisha E. McCaskill

Democratic · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Cook County Commissioner District 5, Illinois

Top priorities

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  • Supports transparent, efficient county budgeting
  • Wants to expand public health, mental health and social services access
  • Supports accountable policing practices and criminal justice reform
Biography

Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill serves as Cook County Commissioner for the 5th District, having been appointed to the seat in January 2025, per her campaign site. She has sponsored or co-sponsored more than 100 resolutions covering public health and human services, public safety, transportation and infrastructure, and economic development.

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