The Ballot Brief
Cook County, Illinois

Cook County Board President

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2 candidates are tracked for Cook County Board President on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Toni Preckwinkle and Michael Murphy. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

On Cook County's November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Cook County Clerk's official candidate filing list.

Toni Preckwinkle

Democratic · Incumbent

Toni Preckwinkle is the sitting President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, per the county's official rosters. She is the Democratic nominee for reelection on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Michael Murphy

Libertarian

Michael Murphy is a qualified Libertarian candidate for Cook County Board President on Cook County's November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Cook County Clerk's official candidate filing list.

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Candidate roster from official Cook County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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