Michael Murphy
President, Cook County Board, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Libertarian.
Running on
Calls for reducing property taxes to 1 percent based on purchase price, protecting personal liberty, safer communities through accountable governance, and more efficient delivery of county services, with a focus on transit reform, housing accessibility, and food security. He describes himself as an IT professional and problem solver rather than a career politician.
Background
Information technology and systems management professional from Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
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