What party is Elyse Hoffenberg?

Elyse Hoffenberg is running as a Democrat.

Who is Elyse Hoffenberg running against?

Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman, for Cook County Board of Commissioners, District 17.

How much money has Elyse Hoffenberg raised?

$554K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Elyse Hoffenberg?

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Elyse Hoffenberg

Democrat · Candidate for Cook County Board of Commissioners, District 17 · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.

2 candidates are running for Cook County Board of Commissioners, District 17 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

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Funding

$554K raised, $7,665 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
COOK County Democratic Party	$387K
Jeffrey Hoffenberg	$52K
Porfirio for the People	$31K
Local 134 State and Municipal International Brotherhood of Electrical	$25K
Haynes for Assessor	$10K
Chicago Federation of Labor	$4,592
Chicago LAND Operators Joint Labor-management PAC	$4,000

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-29.

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Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Elyse Hoffenberg?: Elyse Hoffenberg is running as a Democrat.
What does the Cook County Board of Commissioners, District 17 seat do?: Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.
Who is Elyse Hoffenberg running against?: Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman, for Cook County Board of Commissioners, District 17.
How much money has Elyse Hoffenberg raised?: $554K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Elyse Hoffenberg?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Elyse Hoffenberg's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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