Cook County Commission – District 2
District 2, Cook County, IL
Current Incumbent
Michael Scott Jr.
Democratic
In office since November 2024
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$85,000
Number of Seats
1
About this position
County Commissioners are elected officials who oversee county activities and work to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and county operations run smoothly. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for the management of the affairs of the county
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be a current resident and registered voter of the county, and must have been a resident for the previous 2 year prior to election or appointment.
Filing information
Elections office
118 N Clark St, Rm 230, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-603-5656
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement 0.5% of the qualified electors of their party who cast votes at the last preceding general election in their county. Independent candidates: Not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater), signed by qualified voters of the county, of the total number of persons who voted at the last General Election in the county.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.