Cook County, Illinois

Cook County Commissioner District 17

2 candidates are tracked for Cook County Commissioner District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elyse Hoffenberg and Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

On Cook County's November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Cook County Clerk's official candidate filing list. This is a single-member seat; only voters in the district vote.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Elyse Hoffenberg

Democratic

Top priorities

Efficient, Effective, Innovative Government That Works
Safe Communities Built to Last
A Sustainable Cook County for the Next Generation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hoffenberg is a lawyer who has worked as both a criminal defense attorney and an assistant state's attorney, per the campaign site. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a law degree from DePaul University College of Law, and she founded a small biotech company providing affordable diagnostic services for children and families, per the campaign site. She currently serves as Clerk of Lyons Township, chairs the La Grange Police and Fire Commission, and previously served on the La Grange District 105 school board, per the campaign site.

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Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman

Republican

Top priorities

Protect taxpayers and pursue accountable, transparent, fiscally responsible government
Support public safety and services for seniors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cook County Commissioner District 17, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cook County Commissioner District 17 in 2026?

When is the Cook County Commissioner District 17 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.

Verify this race

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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Candidate profiles

Elyse Hoffenberg, full profile Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman, full profile Official Illinois election office