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Cook County, Illinois

Cook County Commissioner District 2

One candidate is tracked for Cook County Commissioner District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Scott, Jr.. 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. One candidate appears on the Clerk's list for this office; in Illinois, candidates appear on the ballot even when unopposed.

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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Michael Scott, Jr., is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michael Scott, Jr.

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports policies that enhance public safety
  • Supports economic growth in the 2nd District

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Scott, Jr. serves as Cook County Commissioner for the 2nd District, per his campaign site. He served 12 years with the Chicago Park District, including as Park Supervisor and Area Manager, and served two terms as Alderman of the 24th Ward, where he worked on economic growth and job training programs. He was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Education and Child Welfare in 2019 and served on the Chicago Board of Education from August 2022 to August 2023. He is a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and Morehouse College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cook County Commissioner District 2 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Cook County Commissioner District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Scott, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cook County Commissioner District 2 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.

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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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