Cleopatra "Cleo" Cowley

Democratic

State Representative, 34th District

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Overview

Cleopatra Cowley is a gun violence prevention advocate.¹

Her platform includes community safety, economic development, and education, according to her campaign website.² She opposes legislation that would freeze property tax assessments for large-scale developments, saying the long-term impact would create budget shortfalls and service cuts.³ She supports a comprehensive approach to pension reform where all parties compromise.³

Campaign money

Reporting period: April 1 to June 30, 2026
Raised: $377
Cash on hand: $25,105

Where the money came from
Source	Amount
Other receipts	$377

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Cleopatra Cowley

Endorsements

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund⁴
GIFFORDS PAC⁵
Gun Violence Prevention PAC (G-PAC)⁵
Personal PAC⁶
Planned Parenthood Illinois Action⁷
Stand for Children IL PAC⁸

Sources

Aja Kearney, Cleopatra Cowley seek Democratic nomination in 34th House District, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Home | Cleo for 34, Candidate. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cleopatra 'Cleo' Cowley - Candidate Questionnaire, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Everytown for Gun Safety Announces Endorsements of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Office in Illinois, Everytown for Gun Safety. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Candidates for Illinois Legislature, GIFFORDS. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
2026 Election | Endorsed Candidates, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Our 2026 PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS, Stand for Children Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.