The Ballot Brief
Cook County, Illinois

Cook County Clerk

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One candidate is tracked for Cook County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Monica Gordon. 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. One candidate appears on the Clerk's list for this office; in Illinois, candidates appear on the ballot even when unopposed.

Monica Gordon

Democratic · Incumbent

Monica Gordon is the sitting Cook County Clerk, per the county's official rosters. She is the Democratic nominee for reelection on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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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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