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“Folks all across this district have made it clear that they want someone they can trust to not only take on Donald Trump, but also who has a proven track record of actually winning tough fights.” #bid

In preparation for the March 2026 gubernatorial primary, the Clerk’s Office is partnering with local fraternal organizations to help expand outreach across Cook County neighborhoods. #registration

For decades, the Voting Rights Act has guided election authorities like the Cook County Clerk’s Office in our ongoing mission to protect and expand access to the ballot. #voting

Parker was elected in November 2024 in an abbreviated campaign prompted by the resignation of  former Will County Clerk Lauren Staley-Ferry. #election

“I’m deeply honored to have earned the endorsement of two true giants – former Secretary of State Jesse White and former Congressman Reverend Bobby Rush – in my campaign for the United States Senate." #endorsement

“I’m proud to stand with the courageous Texas Democrats who have come to Illinois to break quorum and stop this assault on voting rights." #support

In a letter dated Monday, July 28, lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division also asked for a list of all the election officials in Illinois who were responsible for carrying out federally mandated efforts to keep state’s voter rolls accurate and up to date during a two-year period leading up to the November 2024 elections. #voter

In a filing known as a “statement of interest,” the Justice Department said the government has an interest in the outcome of the lawsuit, although the filing stops short of asking the court for permission to intervene as a party in the case. #lawsuit

Over the last several weeks, Jackson has visited towns, villages and rural areas across the 2nd Congressional District and heard from a chorus of public officials and community voices who urged him to enter the race. #race

“This report outlines the work we’ve already begun and charts a clear path forward to strengthen our services and operations,” said Clerk Gordon.  #report