Scott Britton

Scott Britton

Democratic Party

Candidate, Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Tenure

2018 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

7

Predecessor: Gregg Goslin (R)

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Elections and appointments

Last election

March 17, 2026

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Macon High School

Bachelor's

Millikin University

Bachelor's

Millikin Unversity, 1982

Law

University of Illinois

Personal

Profession

Business owner/attorney

Contact

Campaign website

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Scott Britton (Democratic Party) is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Illinois, representing District 14. He assumed office on December 3, 2018. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.

Britton (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Cook County Board of Commissioners to represent District 14 in Illinois. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.

Britton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

As of 2018, Scott Britton lived in Glenview, Illinois. Britton earned a high school diploma from Macon High School, a B.A. from Millikin University in 1982, and a law degree from the University of Illinois in 1985. Britton’s career experience includes working as a lawyer and business owner.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Incumbent Scott Britton (D) is running in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Scott Britton (D)

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Democratic primary

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Incumbent Scott Britton (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14 on March 17, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Britton	100.0	36,592

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 36,592
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Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.

Endorsements

Britton received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• Chicago Federation of Labor
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 399
• United Association of Plumbers Local 130
• Chelsea Laliberte Barnes’ Voter Guide (Sway viewpoint group by Chelsea Laliberte Barnes)
• Citizens Action Illinois
• Danielle Moss' Voter Guide (Sway viewpoint group by Danielle Moss)
• Liberal Moms of the NW Suburbs (Sway viewpoint group by Melissa Parry)
• Liz Minnella’s Voter Guide (Sway viewpoint group by Liz Minnella)
• March 17 matters in Illinois! Early Voting is open! (Sway viewpoint group by The Lake Forest Women's Collective)
• Personal PAC
• Please Vote! (Sway viewpoint group by Ishaan Srivastava)

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2022)

General election

General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Incumbent Scott Britton defeated Benton Howser in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Britton (D)	61.3	67,575
		Benton Howser (R)	38.7	42,703

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 110,278
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Incumbent Scott Britton advanced from the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Britton	100.0	24,976

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,976
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Benton Howser advanced from the Republican primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Benton Howser	100.0	11,869

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,869
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2018)

General election

General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Scott Britton defeated incumbent Gregg Goslin in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Britton (D)	54.2	62,792
	Submit photo	Gregg Goslin (R)	45.8	53,079

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 115,871 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Scott Britton advanced from the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Britton	100.0	26,728

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 26,728
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14

Incumbent Gregg Goslin advanced from the Republican primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 14 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Gregg Goslin	100.0	15,330

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 15,330
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Scott Britton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Britton's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am completing my second term as a Cook county commissioner. Before that I was a school board member and Village trustee in glenview Illinois. I have practice law in Chicago since 1985 and raised my two children in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• we must continue all necessary policies to make Cook County more equitable, fair, and just for all residents.
• we must continue to reject all hate speech and activities, which I am addressing through my initiative, Cook County United against Hate
• we must continue to fight against overreached by the federal government, unconstitutional actions, and denial of basic services to our residence.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I continue to emphasize good and efficient government and specifically to empower as many residents as possible, even though without lobbyists.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party, numerous labor, unions and additional democratic aligned groups, such as Mom‘s demand, action, citizen, action, and similar groups

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2022

Scott Britton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

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