Drake Warren
Democratic
Cook County Commissioner, 10th District
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Overview
His campaign says Drake Warren is an industrial engineer who rents and uses transit.1 It says he has a decade of organizing experience in healthcare, housing, and environmental restoration.1 He says he belongs to Abundant Housing Illinois.2 He proposes providing alternative coverage for patients losing CountyCare, expanding its provider network, maintaining abortion funding, and raising vacant land assessments.3 He also proposes ethics rules barring officials from voting on employer-tied matters and making the commissioner role full-time.4
He says he supported new housing developments and lobbied to legalize multifamily zoning and accessory dwelling units, and eliminate parking minimums near transit.2 He supports helping municipalities comply with affordable housing laws and allowing missing-middle housing by right in unincorporated Cook County.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $6,282
- Cash on hand
- $5,565
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $1,032 | 16% |
| Larger gifts | $3,550 | 57% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $1,700 | 27% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $5,500 in 5 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Drake Warren
Endorsements
Sources
- Cook County 2026 Candidates & Sample Ballot | Illinois, The Ballot Brief. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Drake Warren - Abundant Housing Illinois, Abundant Housing Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Priorities – Drake Warren for Cook County Commissioner, Drake Warren for Cook County Commissioner. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Pansexual organizer Drake Warren challenges Gainer for Cook County’s 10th District seat, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements – Drake Warren for Cook County Commissioner – 10th District, Friends of Drake Warren. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements — Citizen Action/Illinois, Citizen Action/Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements — Indivisible Lincoln Square, Indivisible Lincoln Square. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements — Better Streets Chicago Action Fund, Better Streets Chicago Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.