President, Cook County Board
The county's chief executive: budget, health system, jail.
On the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026.
No Republican is on the November ballot for this race. The Chicago Board of Elections candidate list in ballot order (September 11, 2026) shows only the Democratic and Libertarian nominees.
On the ballot
- Toni Preckwinkle (Democratic, Incumbent): Seeking a fifth term and says she wants to build on criminal justice reform, expanded health care access, and medical debt relief from her tenure. Her campaign points to balanced county budgets without new taxes and to…
- Michael Murphy (Libertarian): 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…