Cook County Board President

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

Candidates

Toni Preckwinkle

Democrat · $3.3M raised (state filings)
Moderately left · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Michael Murphy

Libertarian · $574 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

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Who is running for Cook County Board President in 2026?
Toni Preckwinkle (Democrat) and Michael Murphy (Libertarian).
Who should I vote for in the Cook County Board President race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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