Alma Anaya
Alma Anaya (Democratic Party) is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Illinois, representing District 7. She assumed office on December 3, 2018. Her current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Anaya (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Cook County Board of Commissioners to represent District 7 in Illinois. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Alma Anaya was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and lives in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep. She earned a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Anaya’s career experience includes working as a Director of Administration with the 7th district of Cook County.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7
Incumbent Alma Anaya (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2022)
General election
General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7
Incumbent Alma Anaya won election in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alma Anaya (D) | 100.0 | 29,480 | |
| Total votes: 29,480 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7
Incumbent Alma Anaya advanced from the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alma Anaya | 100.0 | 10,439 | |
| Total votes: 10,439 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7
Alma Anaya won election in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alma Anaya (D) | 100.0 | 41,759 | |
| Total votes: 41,759 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7
Alma Anaya defeated Angeles Sandoval in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 7 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alma Anaya | 57.0 | 14,159 | |
| Angeles Sandoval | 43.0 | 10,664 | ||
| Total votes: 24,823 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Alex Acevedo (D)
- Ricardo Munoz (D)
- Raul Montes Jr. (D)
- Jesus Garcia (D)
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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