Elizabeth Granato
Democratic
Cook County Commissioner, 12th District
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Overview
Elizabeth Granato is the bureau chief of the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management.1 Her campaign says she has 15 years of experience in infrastructure, operations, and community development.1 She serves on the Planned Parenthood of Illinois Action Board and previously served on the North River Expanded Mental Health Services Program and Governing Commission.1
Her campaign says she wants to protect health care access and prevent large corporations from shifting their tax burden to the middle class.2 She has voiced concern about the cost of living and water safety, and called for government assistance for working families.3 As bureau chief, she reviewed proposals to move county employees into county-owned buildings with updated ADA access and technology readiness.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $36,500
- Cash on hand
- $100,444
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $5,500 | 15% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $31,000 | 85% |
| Other receipts | $0 | Under 1% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $2,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Elizabeth Granato
Endorsements
Sources
- Elizabeth for Cook County's 12th District, Elizabeth Granato campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Pritzker on Dems: ‘We've lost our way', Politico. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Two incumbents fall, appointees hold on in Cook County Board races, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Blog Posts, League of Women Voters of Cook County. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Cook County Board of Commissioners election, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, Citizen Action/Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Better Streets Chicago Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- march 17, 2026 primary election - endorsed candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ICE targets Lincoln Park nannies, Politico. 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.