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Michael Scott Jr.
Michael Scott Jr. (Democratic Party) is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Illinois, representing District 2. Scott assumed office on July 30, 2024. Scott's current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Scott (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Cook County Board of Commissioners to represent District 2 in Illinois. Scott 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 2
Incumbent Michael Scott Jr. (D), Eddie Johnson (D), and Andre Smith (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 2 on March 17, 2026.
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| Eddie Johnson | ||
 | Andre Smith | |
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 2
Gerald Baggot (R) is running in the Republican primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 2 on March 17, 2026.
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| Gerald Baggot | ||
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2024
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2024)
General election
Special general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 2
Incumbent Michael Scott Jr. won election in the special general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Scott Jr. (D) | 100.0 | 76,251 | |
| Total votes: 76,251 | |||
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Endorsements
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2019
See also: City elections in Chicago, Illinois (2019)
General election
General election for Chicago City Council Ward 24
Incumbent Michael Scott Jr. defeated Creative Scott, Traci Treasure Johnson, and Toriano Sanzone in the general election for Chicago City Council Ward 24 on February 26, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Scott Jr. (Nonpartisan) | 59.9 | 3,809 | |
| Creative Scott (Nonpartisan) | 18.7 | 1,191 | ||
| Traci Treasure Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 15.6 | 991 | ||
 | Toriano Sanzone (Nonpartisan) | 5.7 | 364 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 6,359 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Larry Nelson (Nonpartisan)
- Patricia Marshall (Nonpartisan)
- Edward Ward (Nonpartisan)
2015
The city of Chicago, Illinois, held elections for city council on February 24, 2015. A runoff took place on April 7, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was November 24, 2014.[1] In the general election for Ward 24, Vetress Boyce and Michael Scott, Jr. advanced past Frank M. Bass, Regina D. Lewis, Wallace E. "Mickey" Johnson, Sherita Ann Harris, Roger L. Washington, Ladarius R. Curtis, Larry G. Nelson and Darren Tillis.[2] Scott defeated Boyce in the runoff election on April 7, 2015.[3] Denarvis Mendenhall was removed from the ballot in December 2014. Marcus D. Thorne and Vernell L. Hollis-Swanigan withdrew from the race.[4] Ward 24 incumbent Michael Chandler had originally filed to run for re-election. On December 2, 2014, however, Chandler withdrew his name from the list of candidates.[5]
| Chicago City Council, Ward 24, Runoff Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Michael Scott, Jr. |
67.6% | 5,378 | |
| Vetress Boyce | 32.4% | 2,579 | |
| Total Votes | 7,957 | ||
| Source: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, "Official runoff election results," accessed July 9, 2015 | |||
| Chicago City Council, Ward 24, General Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Michael Scott, Jr. |
31.2% | 2,200 | |
| Vetress Boyce |
16.3% | 1,151 | |
| Darren Tillis | 14.4% | 1,016 | |
| Frank M. Bass | 11% | 772 | |
| Regina D. Lewis | 8.2% | 575 | |
| Wallace E. "Mickey" Johnson | 6.9% | 483 | |
| Sherita Ann Harris | 5.4% | 382 | |
| Ladarius R. Curtis | 2.8% | 199 | |
| Roger L. Washington | 2% | 140 | |
| Larry G. Nelson | 1.8% | 129 | |
| Total Votes | 5,714 | ||
| Source: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, "Official general election results," accessed July 9, 2015 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2019
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See also: Chicago 2019 Candidate Survey
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Noteworthy events
On August 6, 2020, Scott announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[6]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, "2015 Election Calendar," accessed August 21, 2014
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Unofficial election results," accessed February 24, 2015
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Unofficial runoff election results," accessed April 7, 2015
- ↑ Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, "General Election Candidate List," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ Chicago Sun Times, "Ald. Michael Chandler won’t seek fifth term," December 2, 2014
- ↑ Chicago Sun Times, "Ald. Scott tests positive for COVID-19 after appearing with Lightfoot — but mayor tests negative," August 6, 2020
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