8 Things to Know Before Running for Local Office
September 27, 2023
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Cook County Fast facts
Largest city
Chicago
Population
5,265,398
Density
2151.47 per Sq KM
Median income
72,121
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Home Value
$266,690
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Either we can complain about it, or we can do something about it. Toward the beginning of this year, I decided to get off the sidelines and make a decision to run for office.
Victoria - School Teacher, NC
Ran for Town Commissioner
It's nice to have people with experience in the space helping me get my feet under me. The truth is, I'm jumping into a race that, as an independent, is very difficult to win.
Terry C., Irvine, CA
Running for U.S. House of Representatives to represent California's 47th District
As you go through life and get older and realize the people in charge are not doing a great job… then you start to question, Okay well, why not me then?
Carlos - Regulatory Writer, TN
Ran for Metro Council Election
