Kisha E. McCaskill
Democratic, incumbent
Cook County Commissioner, 5th District
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Overview
Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill is the Cook County Commissioner for the 5th District, appointed in January 2025.1 She previously served as executive director of the Harvey Park District and as a school teacher, and holds a PhD in public administration and organizational leadership.1 In 2025, she passed a resolution addressing rising STI rates in the South Suburbs and proposed establishing a Level I trauma center in the region.2 She has worked to broaden health care services at clinics in Ford Heights, Robbins, and Blue Island.3 McCaskill names reducing high property taxes and addressing housing instability for seniors as key goals.3 Her campaign says she has sponsored or co-sponsored more than 100 resolutions.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 30, 2026
- Raised
- $10,000
- Cash on hand
- $45,505
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $900 | 9% |
| Larger gifts | $8,800 | 88% |
| Other receipts | $300 | 3% |
Large contributions reported since September 30, 2026: $1,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for Dr Kisha E McCaskill
Endorsements
Sources
- New Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha McCaskill ..., Chicago Crusader. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- New Cook County Commissioner Wants To Bring Resources Her District, Citizen Newspaper Group. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Dolton Trustee Kiana Belcher challenges appointee Kisha McCaskill for 5th District Cook County Board seat, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Vote McCaskill, Vote McCaskill. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUE TO ROLL IN FOR COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL, Citizen Newspaper Group. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Commissioner McCaskill Builds Momentum for Re-Election with Proven Results, Chicago Defender. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election – Equality Illinois, Equality Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- MARCH 17, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election Endorsements, IUOE Local 399. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Tinley Park Progress Endorses Dr. Kisha McCaskill for Cook County Commissioner, My Taylor Media. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.