Toni Preckwinkle Wins Democratic Primary for Cook County Board President

Cook County Board President Democratic Primary·March 17 – March 18, 2026

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Toni Preckwinkle Wins Democratic Primary for Cook County Board President

Four-term incumbent Toni Preckwinkle won the Democratic primary for Cook County Board President on March 17. She defeated Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly, who challenged her from a moderate position Preckwinkle fends off challenger. This win allows Preckwinkle to seek a fifth term in the general election Preckwinkle holds off moderate. In the race for Cook County Assessor, challenger Pat Hynes defeated incumbent Fritz Kaegi Hynes upsets Kaegi. Hynes campaigned on a plan to reform property tax appraisals Hynes defeats Kaegi. Because there is no Republican candidate in the general election, Hynes has effectively secured the position Hynes effectively secures office.

Toni Preckwinkle Holds Off Moderate ChallengerPat Hynes upsets Fritz Kaegi in Democratic primaryPreckwinkle seeks to fend off challenger Brendan Reilly

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TThe New York Times

“Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle wins the Democratic primary for Cook County Board President, defeating moderate challenger Brendan Reilly to secure her party's nomination for a fifth term.”

This article confirms the final election result and the historical context of Preckwinkle's fifth term.

CCBS News

“Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle faces a primary challenge from Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly... representing a contest between progressive and centrist leadership.”

This source explains the ideological stakes of the primary contest.

News

Pat Hynes defeats Fritz Kaegi in Democratic primary for Cook County assessor

CBS NewsCenter Left

Pat Hynes upsets Fritz Kaegi in Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor

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Toni Preckwinkle, Longtime Chicago Democrat, Holds Off Moderate Challenger

The New York TimesCenter Left

Incumbent Cook County assessor and board president face challenges

Chicago TribuneCenter Left

Four-term incumbent Toni Preckwinkle seeks to fend off challenger Brendan Reilly in Democratic primary for Cook County Board President

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