Cook County

Cook County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026

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Cook County Commissioner District 1

County

Three filers for one seat put District 1 on the Aug. 11 ballot; KAXE reports the top two advance to November.

Christine Childs
In KAXE's questionnaire she leads with mental health and human services access alongside natural resource protection. Community inclusivity is the third item she names there.
Priorities: Mental health and human services access, per KAXE · Natural resource protection, per KAXE · Community inclusivity, per KAXE
Matt Kelm
In KAXE's questionnaire he centers affordability, naming cost of living and housing first. Economic opportunity and healthcare access follow there.
Priorities: Cost of living and housing affordability, per KAXE · Economic opportunity, per KAXE · Healthcare access, per KAXE
Debra K. White
KAXE identifies her as the sitting District 1 commissioner, but incumbency could not be confirmed against an official county roster within this review, so it is recorded as false. She told KAXE her focus is an aging population, the housing shortage and high property taxes.
Priorities: Needs of an aging population, per KAXE · The affordable housing shortage, per KAXE · Reducing high property taxes, per KAXE

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