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Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman

Republican

Cook County Commissioner, 17th District

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Overview

Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman served as Cook County Commissioner for the 17th District from 2002 to 2015.1 She later was executive director of the Illinois Tollway and was appointed to the Regional Transportation Authority board in 2021.1 As commissioner, she led an effort to roll back the county sales tax from 1.75% to 1.25%.2

Her 2026 campaign emphasizes protecting taxpayers, accountable government, public safety, and services for seniors.3 During her 2022 campaign, she said she had never voted for a tax increase.4 During that race, she criticized policies she said allowed violent criminals to be released and contributed to crime in the suburbs.4

Campaign money

Reporting period
April 1 to June 30, 2026
Raised
$17,350
Cash on hand
$93,638
Where the money came from
SourceAmountShare of money raised
Small gifts ($150 or less)$1,75010%
Larger gifts$14,95086%
PACs, parties and other campaign committees$6504%

Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $21,500 in 13 gifts. See the large contribution reports.

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Liz for the 17th

Endorsements

  • American Arab Chamber of Commerce5
  • Chicago Flips Red PAC6

Sources

  1. Liz Gorman, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  2. Gorman leaves Cook County office at top of her public service, Illinois News Network. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  3. Cook County 2026 Candidates & Sample Ballot | Illinois, The Ballot Brief. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  4. Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  5. American Arab Chamber of Commerce releases endorsements in key Illinois races, The Arab Daily News. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  6. Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Flips Red PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.