Beth McElroy Kirkwood
Democrat · Candidate for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Cook County) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
About this race
Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
6 candidates are running for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Cook County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Beth McElroy Kirkwood
MWRD Commissioner; teacher in Orland School District 135. Appointed to the MWRD board by Gov. JB Pritzker in December 2024 to fill a vacancy. Has taught in Orland School District 135 since 2009; elected to the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees in 2019 and serves as its chair. Has served on Orland Park's Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, Open Lands Fund Commission and Appeals Board.
Where they stand
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Funding
$151K raised, $3,771 from small donors, $45K self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| JB for Governor | $20K |
| IBEW Local Union 134 State & Municipal PAC | $10K |
| Chicago LAND Operators Joint Labor-management PAC | $7,500 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC FUND | $5,000 |
| Pipefitters' Assoc Local 597 UA IL PAC FUND | $5,000 |
| I.u.o.e. Local 399-political Education FUND | $5,000 |
| Eileen Donnersberger | $4,000 |
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- What party is Beth McElroy Kirkwood?
- Beth McElroy Kirkwood is running as a Democrat.
- Is Beth McElroy Kirkwood the incumbent?
- Yes. Beth McElroy Kirkwood currently holds this office.
- What does the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner seat do?
- Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
- Who is Beth McElroy Kirkwood running against?
- Michelle Pennington, Timothy E. Rueckert, Jill B. Shestokas, Precious Brady-Davis and Eira Lizeth Corral Sepúlveda, for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Cook County).
- How much money has Beth McElroy Kirkwood raised?
- $151K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Beth McElroy Kirkwood?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Beth McElroy Kirkwood's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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