George A. Cardenas
Democratic, incumbent
Board of Review Commissioner, 1st District
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Overview
George A. Cardenas, a Democrat, is the Cook County Board of Review commissioner for the 1st District, elected in 2022.1 He previously served 20 years as a Chicago alderman, chairing the Environmental Protection and Energy Committee.2 In 2022, he pledged to assess properties at fair market value to reduce the burden on homeowners.3 He also supported releasing assessment methodology and reducing state tax appeal backlogs.3 His campaign says he launched a data dashboard and modernized internal technology.4 He told WTTW News he wants the board to remain independent and accountable to taxpayers.5 The Chicago Sun-Times reported that he said he helped homeowners in minority communities fight property tax increases.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $18,992
- Cash on hand
- $57,914
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $16,850 | 89% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $1,500 | 8% |
| Other receipts | $642 | 3% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $72,300 in 26 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of George A. Cardenas
Endorsements
Sources
- George Cardenas, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chairman & Commissioner George A. Cardenas, Cook County Board of Review. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- George A. Cardenas: 2022 candidate for Cook County Board of Review District 1, Daily Herald. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Home - Paid for By Friends of George Cardenas, George Cardenas campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Cardenas Leads Irizarry and Nicholson Bests Steele in Cook County Board of Review Races, WTTW News. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Two Cook County property tax appeal commissioners face strong challengers in March 17 primary, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Cook County, Illinois, elections, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Harmon slows Pritzker's pension push, Politico. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, NBOA PAC. 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.