Bridget Gainer
Bridget Gainer (Democratic Party) is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Illinois, representing District 10. She assumed office in 2010. Her current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Gainer (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Cook County Board of Commissioners to represent District 10 in Illinois. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
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.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10
Incumbent Bridget Gainer (D) and Drake Warren (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10 on March 17, 2026.
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| Drake Warren | ||
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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 10
Incumbent Bridget Gainer defeated Laura Mary Kotelman in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bridget Gainer (D) | 80.8 | 90,627 | |
 | Laura Mary Kotelman (R) | 19.2 | 21,587 | |
| Total votes: 112,214 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10
Incumbent Bridget Gainer advanced from the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bridget Gainer | 100.0 | 41,891 | |
| Total votes: 41,891 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10
Incumbent Bridget Gainer won election in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bridget Gainer (D) | 100.0 | 113,803 | |
| Total votes: 113,803 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10
Incumbent Bridget Gainer defeated Mary Kosiak in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 10 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bridget Gainer | 74.2 | 37,529 | |
| Mary Kosiak | 25.8 | 13,034 | ||
| Total votes: 50,563 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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