Tara Stamps
Democratic, incumbent
Cook County Commissioner, 1st District
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Overview
Tara Stamps is the Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District, appointed in 2023 to fill the seat vacated by Brandon Johnson.1 She is a former Chicago Public Schools teacher and an administrator of teacher development for the Chicago Teachers Union.1
In 2024, she said she was interested in funding a countywide homelessness prevention program through a tax on high-value property sales.2 That year, she also said she wanted to expand programming for incarcerated youth.3 In 2026, she sponsored a resolution for an independent review of the Cook County Jail after multiple deaths and concerns over medical care.4 In 2024, she also said she would support looking at ways to provide property tax relief.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $35,988
- Cash on hand
- $35,160
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $5,766 | 16% |
| Larger gifts | $17,715 | 49% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $12,500 | 35% |
| Other receipts | $7 | Under 1% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $7,500 in 2 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Tara Stamps
Endorsements
Sources
- Tara Stamps, ‘mentor’ to Mayor Brandon Johnson, chosen to replace him on Cook County Board, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- CTU staffer fights to keep Chicago Mayor Johnson’s former seat on the Cook County Board, WBEZ. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- CTU staffer fights to keep Mayor Johnson’s former seat on the Cook County Board, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Push for independent review of Cook County Jail comes amid concerns over deaths, supervision, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Editorial: Tara Stamps endorsed for Cook County Board, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, United Working Families. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Cook County Board of Commissioners election - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election, Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 LOCAL 399 ILLINOIS PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- CANDIDATES ENDORSED BY THE POLITICAL ACTION TASK FRCE, Plumbers Local 130. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.