Beth McElroy Kirkwood
Democratic, incumbent
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner
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Overview
Beth McElroy Kirkwood was appointed to the MWRD Board in December 2024 by Governor JB Pritzker.1 She has served as Orland Township committeeperson and worked in Orland Park village departments.1 She also chairs the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees, overseeing a $161 million budget.1 She supports preserving green space and aligning land-use decisions with environmental stewardship.2 She also wants to expand the Space to Grow program to suburban townships and schools.3 As a commissioner, she joined the groundbreaking for the 34th Street Rehabilitation Project in Berwyn.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 30, 2026
- Raised
- $12,575
- Cash on hand
- $46,669
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $1,125 | 9% |
| Larger gifts | $3,950 | 31% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $7,500 | 60% |
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Beth McElroy Kirkwood
Endorsements
Sources
- Beth McElroy Kirkwood | MWRD, MWRD. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About Beth, Beth McElroy Kirkwood for MWRD. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Ballotpedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- MWRD FLOW - June 2026, MWRD. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements - Beth McElroy Kirkwood for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Friends of Beth McElroy Kirkwood. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 LOCAL 399 ILLINOIS PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- CANDIDATES ENDORSED BY THE POLITICAL ACTION TASK FRCE, Plumbers Local 130 UA. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election, Cook County College Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Beth McElroy Kirkwood Endorsed by Cook County Democratic Party for MWRD Commissioner - Taylor Media, Taylor Media. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements — Citizen Action/Illinois, Citizen Action/Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.