Nicholas Cade
Nicholas Cade (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Cook County Board of Commissioners to represent District 8 in Illinois. Cade was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Cade completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Nicholas Cade earned a high school diploma from the Latin School of Chicago, a bachelor's degree from Colby College, a graduate degree from Pace University, and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. Cade's career experience includes working as a environmental specialist. He began serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve in 2013.[1]
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 8
Incumbent Jessica Vasquez (D) and Nicholas Cade (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 8 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Libertarian Party primary
The Libertarian Party primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Nicholas Cade completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cade's responses.
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A native Chicagoan, I am committed to the growth and success of the city and County that I love and in which I am raising my family. That’s the mission I carry every day, and it’s what has inspired me to step forward as a candidate for this important role. I am running for my community, my neighbors, and my family, and I am not a political insider beholden to any special interests.
I’m ready to roll up my sleeves as County Commissioner and get to work for the people of the 8th District.- Cook County residents are facing 1) a rising cost of living and 2) a pronounced housing shortage. To address affordability, the County Board needs to protect essential services for County residents, limit property tax increases on homeowners, and prioritize policies that will create jobs that pay a living wage and provide training for job seekers. County leaders need to cut red tape and prioritize pro-growth policies that will incentivize and facilitate housing development of all kinds, as well as facilitate business growth and population growth.
- We need to ensure residents can build their futures here. In the near term, that means addressing Trump’s campaign of terror and ICE’s abuses of power and force. As an experienced military attorney with expertise on the rules on the use of force, I will ensure that the County protects residents’ rights and effectively stands up to Trump’s reckless policies. We also need to protect access to essential services, like health care and legal services, at a time when Federal cuts threaten to limit these programs. Taking a longer view, we must invest in climate-resilient housing and infrastructure, addressing current challenges like flood-prone neighborhoods while planning for expanded public transit, Forest Preservers, and communal green spaces.
- County government should be more efficient. We must eliminate wasteful or redundant spending and prioritize cutting red tape for new business establishment, building development, and government operations. Further, we can increase revenue by taking pro-growth actions to boost new business formation and create jobs - jobs that will lead to additional revenues and attract new residents and expand our tax base. The County Board must make prudent, transparent decisions rooted in the best interests of County residents, which involves targeting the root causes of problems rather than their symptoms, and eliminating wasteful spending while still providing essential support services.
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Campaign website
Cade's campaign website stated the following:
Economic Opportunity & Affordability
Expand housing, secure property tax relief, and facilitate access to jobs that pay a living wage so all residents can afford to build toward a brighter future.
Accesibilidad y Oportunidad Económica
Ampliar el sistema de viviendas, reducir deudas en el impuesto de la propiedad y facilitar el acceso a empleos con sueldos dignos para que todos los residentes puedan construir un futuro mejor.
Development & Growth
Invest in resilient infrastructure, cut red tape, create conditions to attract and grow new businesses, protect our forest preserves, and prepare the County for a changing climate.
Desarrollo y Crecimiento
Invertir en infraestructura perdurable, reducir procesos burocráticos, crear condiciones para atraer y crecer nuevos negocios, proteger las reservas de nuestro bosque y preparar al condado para el cambio de patrones climáticos.
Government Efficiency & Transparency
Earn back public trust by making prudent, transparent decisions rooted in the best interests of residents. Eliminate wasteful and redundant spending of taxpayer dollars, and target the root causes of problems rather than their symptoms.
Eficiencia Gubernamental y Transparencia
Recuperar la confianza de la comunidad haciendo decisiones prudentes y transparentes basadas en el beneficio de los residentes. Eliminar el gasto excesivo e innecesario de los recursos y apuntar la raíz que causa los problemas, en vez de sus manifestaciones.
Immigration & Civil Right Protections
Support fair and humane immigration policies that respect civil rights and promote pathways to citizenship. Protect due process for all residents and ensure access to essential legal services.
Inmigración y Protección de Derechos Civiles
Apoyar políticas justas y humanas de inmigración que respeten los derechos civiles y abran paso a ciudadanías. Proteger el proceso debido y garantizar el acceso a los servicios básicos legales a todos.
Reject Right-Wing Extremism
Stand up to right-wing extremism and the politics of divisiveness while focusing on fact-based policies and pragmatic solutions to Cook County’s real challenges.
Rechazar la Extrema Derecha
Combatir la ultraderecha y las políticas polarizantes enfocándonos en dirigir políticas basadas en hechos reales soluciones pragmáticas para los verdaderos problemas de Cook County.
— Nicholas Cade's campaign website (March 5, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 25, 2026
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