Democrats Aim for Dominance in Cook County Clerk Elections

Monica Gordon and Mariyana Spyropoulos lead the Democratic charge for county clerk positions amid strong party backing.

Monica Gordon, a first-term County Board member, is the Democratic candidate for Cook County Clerk, supported by labor unions and the Democratic Party.
Gordon's opponents include Republican Michelle Pennington, focused on transparency and efficiency, and Libertarian Christopher Laurent.
The Cook County Clerk position opened for a special election due to the death of former Clerk Karen Yarbrough.
Mariyana Spyropoulos, backed by the Democratic Party, seeks to become Circuit Court Clerk, having defeated incumbent Iris Martinez in the primary.
Spyropoulos faces Republican Lupe Aguirre and Libertarian Michael Murphy, with the role involving the management of extensive court records.