Frank Aguilar (Illinois)
Frank Aguilar (Democratic Party) is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Illinois, representing District 16. He assumed office in 2020. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Aguilar (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Cook County Board of Commissioners to represent District 16 in Illinois. He was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2026)
General election
The primary occurred 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 16
Incumbent Frank Aguilar (D), Leticia Garcia (D), and Miranda Hernandez (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 16 on March 17, 2026.
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| Frank Aguilar | ||
| Leticia Garcia | ||
| Miranda Hernandez | ||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Aguilar received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31
- Chicago Teachers Union
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Illinois State Council
- A City That Works
- Citizens Action Illinois
- United Hellenic Voters of America
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2022)
General election
General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 16
Incumbent Frank Aguilar defeated Kimberly Jagielski in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Aguilar (D) | 67.7 | 38,100 | |
 | Kimberly Jagielski (R) | 32.3 | 18,138 | |
| Total votes: 56,238 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 16
Incumbent Frank Aguilar defeated Leticia Garcia in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 16 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Aguilar | 54.3 | 9,715 | |
| Leticia Garcia | 45.7 | 8,185 | ||
| Total votes: 17,900 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 16
Kimberly Jagielski advanced from the Republican primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 16 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kimberly Jagielski | 100.0 | 4,852 |
| Total votes: 4,852 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Aguilar's campaign website stated the following:
Investing in our District’s Infrastructure
Commissioner Aguilar has worked closely with 16th District municipalities and the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways and Bureau of Economic Development to repair streets, protect pedestrians, reduce traffic, and increase accessibility through the Invest in Cook and Community Development Block Grant programs.
Combatting Flooding
Working together with local, state, and federal leadership and agencies, Commissioner Aguilar helped coordinate the infusion of over $240 million of funding to Cook County and $96 million to local 16th District municipalities to prepare our communities for severe weather events and and get resources to homeowners and business owners who experienced damages from flooding.
Supporting our District’s Businesses
With strong relationships with local Chambers of Commerce and the small businesses that make our district run, Commissioner Aguilar has delivered support to local businesses through the Cook County Source Grant, Manufacturing Reinvented Grants, and more.
Public Safety
Commissioner Aguilar sponsored an initiative to provide the Cook County Sheriff’s Office with a helicopter. This has brought Cook County closer to peer counties in their equipment and has increased the ability of first responders to track carjackings, and coordinate fire and paramedic actions to ensure people are getting help as quickly and safely as possible.
— Frank Aguilar's campaign website (March 5, 2026)
2022
Frank Aguilar did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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