Comptroller
Pays the state's bills; an open seat in 2026.
On the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026.
On the ballot
- Bryan Drew (Republican): Running on affordability, accountability, and transparency. His campaign says he would work to stop government waste to lower costs for working families, increase transparency so taxpayers know where every dollar is…
- Margaret Croke (Democratic): 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…
Write-in candidates
These names are not printed on the ballot. To vote for one, write the name in the blank write-in space for that office and fill in the oval (on a touchscreen, follow the write-in steps on screen). Votes count only for write-ins who filed a declaration. The Chicago Board of Elections does not post those names, so this list comes from the Cook County Clerk's list and campaign announcements; election judges at your polling place have the official one.
- Anna Schiefelbein (Green, Write-in): Declared write-in candidate; the name is not printed on the ballot. She says she would end the state rule that drops companies from Illinois investments because they boycott, steer state investments toward relationships…