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Cook County Clerk

Unofficial result: Won — Monica Gordon (Democratic)

Source: results.chicagoelections.gov

Cook County, Illinois
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Issuing marriage licenses and keeping property filings
  • Running county elections, in many counties
  • Handling business filings, permits, and licenses

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Election Integrity,

Candidates:

Libertarian

Hontas Farmer is a physics lecturer at Chicago State University who researches gravitational-wave physics with the LISA Fundamental Physics Working Group. Farmer holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and DePaul and has represented adjunct faculty in their union.

Democratic · Incumbent

Monica Gordon has served as Cook County Clerk since December 2024 and previously sat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Her office runs suburban Cook County elections and keeps vital records, recordings, and tax services.

Records: Election Integrity 5 for, Government Efficiency 1 for

Source: en.wikipedia.org