Cook County Democratic Party to Slate Candidates for 2026 Election

The Cook County Democratic Party will slate candidates for the 2026 March primary election this July. The Party endorses in all offices that run countywide – statewide and countywide constitutional offices, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, and countywide judicial offices. The Party will also endorse for Board of Review during slating.

The Party will hold Pre-Slating on April 16 and 17. Candidates interested in running should sign up for an appointment. Pre-Slating is an opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves and present their credentials to committeepersons ahead of slating.

Candidates interested in presenting should click here to fill out the candidate interest form.

Party staff will be in touch after receiving the completed form.

Pre-slating will be held April 16 & 17. Slating will be held July 17 & 18.

Questions? Please call the Party at 312-263-0575 or email cookcountydems@msn.com