Elizabeth "Beth" Rochford

Running for this seat

• Filed with the election office: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, October 30, 2026

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Background

Gerontological nurse practitioner; 17th Police District Council member

Serves on the 17th Police District Council (Nominating Committee). Founding member of ONE Northside's Police Accountability Task Force and worked on the ordinance that created the CCPSA and the district councils. Running in 2027 on a slate with Lisa Levy and Paddy Lindley.

Holds this office now.

In their own words

• Police accountability
• Public safety
• Alternative response programs that improve community wellness
• Community co-governance with open discussions with residents
• Transparent and accessible work

From the candidate's own campaign materials.

Left–right placement

No published research score covers Elizabeth "Beth" Rochford yet, so we don't place them on the spectrum.

Links

• Campaign site

Sources

• ccpsa.chicago.gov/member/elizabeth-rochford/
• ccpsa.chicago.gov/district-council/17th-district-council/
• secure.actblue.com/donate/rochford--levy---lindley-for-17-1
• chicagopolitics.org/elections/2027/police-district-councils