Monica Gordon

Cook County Clerk, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic. Incumbent.

Running on

Won a 2024 special election after the death of Clerk Karen Yarbrough and is seeking a full term. Her office oversees suburban Cook County elections, property tax extension, and countywide vital records. Her public messaging has emphasized election administration; no detailed 2026 campaign platform site was findable as of early September 2026.

Background

Cook County Clerk since December 2024; previously a Cook County Commissioner.

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