One candidate is tracked for Cook County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Monica Gordon. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
On Cook County's November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Cook County Clerk's official candidate filing list. One candidate appears on the Clerk's list for this office; in Illinois, candidates appear on the ballot even when unopposed.
County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.
This race. Every voter in Cook County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Monica Gordon, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Monica Gordon is the sitting Cook County Clerk, per the county's official rosters. She is the Democratic nominee for reelection on the November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Cook County Clerk in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Cook County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Monica Gordon. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Cook County Clerk election in Illinois?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Cook County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
Candidate roster from official Cook County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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