Cook County, Illinois

Cook County Board of Review District 2

See where Nicholson stand on housing, taxes and the budget. Names follow official Cook County election filings.

About this race

On Cook County's November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Cook County Clerk's official candidate filing list. This is a single-member seat; only voters in the district vote. One candidate appears on the Clerk's list for this office; in Illinois, candidates appear on the ballot even when unopposed.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Elizabeth "Liz" Nicholson

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

More accessible and transparent property tax appeals
Modernized appeals with online tools and multilingual support
Increased public data access on appeals

Biography

Liz Nicholson is a lifelong Cook County resident and the CEO of a woman-owned consulting firm, per the campaign site. The campaign site says she previously served as a top aide to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, as Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security, and as Chief Operating Officer of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cook County Board of Review District 2 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Cook County Board of Review District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elizabeth "Liz" Nicholson. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, taxes and the budget.

When is the Cook County Board of Review District 2 election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Cook County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Cook County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Elizabeth "Liz" Nicholson, full profile Official Illinois election office