The Cook County Democratic Party endorses candidates for office every two years in July prior to the March primary. Our Pre-Slating committee also typically holds meetings in April prior to July slating to allow you to introduce yourself to committeepersons. The Party only endorses for offices that run countywide (local committeepersons handle endorsements for offices in local districts, with the exception of Board of Review, which is also handled during countywide slating). These are the offices for which the Party endorses for during slating:
- Federal offices: US President, US Senate
- Statewide offices: Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Comptroller, Treasurer
- Countywide Offices: County Board President, Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners
- Judicial offices: Supreme Court, Appellate Court, Circuit Court (countywide vacancies only)
- Board of Review
In 2025, Pre-Slating will be held April 16 & 17, with slating to follow on July 17 & 18.
If you are interested in appearing at slating in 2025 for one of the offices listed above, please fill out the form below and attach your resume. A member of Party staff will be in touch with you with more details.