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Michael Murphy

Libertarian · Illinois · 2026

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Cook County Board PresidentIllinois · 2026Cook County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Cap the effective property tax rate at 1% of a home's purchase price
  • Focus on transit reform, housing accessibility and food security
  • Support safer communities and accountable government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Murphy is an IT professional and Chicago resident running for Cook County Board President, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a grassroots candidate rather than a career politician, per the campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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