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Who are the Democrats running for Cook County Assessor?
Who is the incumbent, Fritz Kaegi?
Kaegi is running for his third term as assessor, having been first elected in 2018. Prior to that, he was a financial analyst and mutual fund portfolio manager.
Who is the challenger, Pat Hynes?
Hynes is the current Lyons Township Assessor, and previously worked as a field inspector for the Cook County Assessor's Office for 23 years, including two years under Kaegi. He's also a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the Western Springs Fire Department.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/who-is-running-cook-county-assessor-2026-primary-elections/