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  • County executive branch | executive branch
  • Office powers, limits, and election rules come from official statutes and municipal charters.
  • Current officeholder and district authority are confirmed against government rosters.
  • Jurisdiction: County executive branch
  • Leads county administration

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Toni Preckwinkle

County Executive

Democratic

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2026-06-14

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Toni Preckwinkle

Democratic

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