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COOK COUNTY LIBERTARIANS TO COMPETE IN THREE TWO-WAY BALLOT RACES LP CANDIDATES WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT FOR COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT, SHERIFF, AND ASSESSOR WITH A WRITE-IN CAMPAIGN FOR CLERK CHICAGO, October 1, 2026 - The Libertarian Party of Chicago is fielding candidates in three Cook County ballot races in the November 3, 2026, general election, where their only opponents will be Democrats. Libertarians Michael Murphy, Brad Sandefur, and Nico Tsatsoulis will appear on the Cook County ballot for Board President, Sheriff, and Assessor, respectively. Their races will also likely qualify the LP for established party status in Cook County for the 2028 election cycle. With early voting beginning October 1, Libertarian candidates are encouraging Cook County voters to “Vote Libertarian early and often” this election cycle. Murphy, who is challenging Toni Preckwinkle, said his campaign will continue working to make voters aware of the Libertarian choice in races without a Republican candidate. “Between now and Election Day, I’ll keep reminding voters that another candidate is running for Cook County Board President and that Libertarian candidates are on the ballot,” Murphy said. Sandefur, challenging Tom Dart for a second time, is a longtime employee of the Cook County Sheriff's Office, including 17 years as a shift commander. “My credentials and experiences are unmatched by my opponent,” Sandefur said. “Voting Libertarian is a vote for the citizens and against the status quo politically motivated parties that currently hold the power.” In his second Assessor race, Tsatsoulis is challenging Pat Hynes. Tsatsoulis has made property-tax reform the centerpiece of his campaign. “The Assessor race is a referendum on an unfair system, not a change in personnel,” Tsatsoulis said. “We need to cap property taxes to one percent of purchase value. Nothing will change if we simply change the Assessor without changing the broken system. I am the only candidate advocating for change.” The Cook County Libertarian slate also includes Justin Tucker, who is running as a symbolic write-in candidate for Cook County Clerk. “This slate is historic,” Tucker said. “It’s clear that Libertarians are the major alternative to the Democrats in Cook County. The Republican Party in Cook County is now a third party.” The public and the press are invited to the Libertarian Party of Illinois' Chicagoland Election Night Watch Party at O'Sullivan's Public House (7244 Madison St., Forest Park, IL) on November 3, 2026, at 6 PM. Murphy, Tsatsoulis, and Tucker will be in attendance after the polls close. Cook County Libertarian candidates are also available for press interviews. Contact [email protected] for inquiries. More information can be found at LPChicago.org and LPIllinois.org. ABOUT THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CHICAGO The Libertarian Party of Chicago exists to defend the rights of all people to live their lives as they choose, free from unnecessary government interference, as long as they respect the rights of others to do the same. Our movement is built on a simple but powerful principle: that freedom works. We believe people, not the government, are best equipped to make decisions about their own lives, property, and futures. From economic liberty to civil liberties, from ending unnecessary wars to reforming the criminal justice system, Libertarians consistently champion the rights of individuals. We work toward a society where voluntary cooperation replaces coercion, and where innovation and diversity can flourish in a truly free market. MEDIA CONTACT Justin Tucker Chair [email protected]

You can’t change a race if you don’t run. Right @CookCountyGOP?!

Covid was different

Darren, we know you are a puppet of Trump… He tried to get votes in 2024, we didn’t fall for it and we aren’t falling for you

This isn’t how to put its money to work in a responsible way… The way to do it is by lowering tax and REALLY lowering the budget! Instead, it’s gonna benefit the STATE!

What would YOU do with $116,348? $40 Trillion dollars!

Both sides are obsessed with each other. You know who’s obsessed with giving Illinoians more freedoms and less taxes? The Libertarian Party of Illinois!

A Illinois homeowner pays 2.7k just to make sure they keep their house protected. Then they’re paying high property taxes, just because they own it! There’s no wonder Illinois loses residents left and right!

JB, sit this one out bud!

Speaking of 2020… let’s chat about what JB did as governor during COVID.

JB, let’s talk about the taxes YOU have held. @uhaul’s Employee of the decade!

BoD meeting tonight! Wanna come in and see it? Join us at 7:30 CT! Meetings are online using Dialpad Meetings. Simply go to meetings.dialpad.com/chairlp…

As we celebrate the 250th year of the founding of our great nation, let us reflect on all the great achievements we have accomplished. Some ideas we celebrate were part of the founding, some came a little later, and some took quite awhile. We have a lot to celebrate, and we also have a lot to work on to continue to make this the greatest country. Let’s all strive to make America a truly great country! Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July! -Ray Walden IV (Chair)