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President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

Unofficial result: Won — Toni Preckwinkle (Democratic)

Source: results.chicagoelections.gov

Cook County, Illinois
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Proposing the county budget, including property tax and spending plans
  • Running county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Picking who leads county departments

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Michael Murphy

Lost

Libertarian

Michael Murphy is the 2026 Libertarian nominee for President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. A Chicago resident with a background in information technology and systems management, he describes his work as community problem-solving and technology-focused reform advocacy.

Toni Preckwinkle

Won

Democratic · Incumbent

Toni Preckwinkle has led the Cook County Board of Commissioners since 2010 and also heads the Forest Preserves of Cook County. She represented Chicago's 4th Ward for 19 years.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 8 against, Government Efficiency 5 for, Public Infrastructure 3 for,

Source: en.wikipedia.org