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Michael Murphy

Libertarian · Illinois · 2026

Running for Cook County Board President, Illinois

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Cap the effective property tax rate at 1% of a home's purchase price
  • Support safer communities and accountable government

From other published sources

  • Focus on transit reform, housing accessibility and food security, per FOX 32 Chicago
Biography

Michael Murphy is an IT professional and Chicago resident running for Cook County Board President, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a grassroots candidate rather than a career politician, per the campaign site.

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