AFSCME PEOPLE Endorsements: March 17 Primary Election

Council 31 Staff

Jan. 27, 2026

When we stand together, we have the power to win on the job and protect public services.

When we vote together, we have the power to elect leaders who value public services and will stand up for working people.

These endorsements are made by local union leaders after interviewing the candidates and examining their records on the issues that matter to us.

Election Day is Tuesday, March 17. Early voting begins on Feb. 5 in most counties (Chicago early voting begins Feb. 12).
Requests for mail-in ballots must be received by Feb. 17. Click here to request a mail-in ballot.
You can register to vote online until March 1 or you can get registered at your polling place any time up to and including Election Day.
Click here to find your polling place.

Bolding indicates an incumbent.

The percentage following a candidate's name indicates their voting record on bills supported by AFSCME.

AFSCME typically does not endorse in uncontested primaries.

U.S. Congress

6th District: Sean Casten (D) 100%

10th District: Brad Schneider (D) 100%

13th District: Nikki Budzinski (D) 100%

6th District: Sara Feigenholtz (D) 100%

14th District: Emil Jones, III (D) 80%

1st District: Aarón Ortíz (D) 100%

4th District: Lilian Jiménez (D) 100%

26th District: Kam Bucker (D) 100%

40th District: Jaime Andrade, Jr. (D) 100%

113th District: Jay Hoffman (D) 100%

President: Toni Preckwinkle (D)

Assessor: Fritz Kaegi (D)

District 1: Juanita Irizarry (D)

District 2: Samantha Steele (D)

District 2: Michael Scott, Jr. (D)

District 5: Kisha McCaskill (D)

District 6: Wesam Shahed (D)

District 8: Jessica Vásquez (D)

District 16: Frank Aguilar (D)

District 15: Vance D. Wyatt (D)

District 16: Esiah A. Campos (D)

District 13: Michael Linder (D)

Sheriff: Marcus Herbert (D)