Margaret Croke
Comptroller, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic.
Campaign site (crokeforillinois.com)
Running on
Won a four-way Democratic primary for the seat being vacated by Susana Mendoza and is running on transparency, efficiency, and financial oversight. Her campaign message is to balance the state's books, pay bills on time, and pair fiscal responsibility with protecting vulnerable communities.
Background
State representative for Chicago's 12th District since 2021.
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