Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly faced off in a Fox 32 Chicago debate, highlighting stark divisions on key issues and setting the stage for a heated Democratic primary. The winner of the primary is likely to prevail in the general election in the deep-blue county. Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office after first being elected in 2010. The primary election, scheduled for March 17, 2026, will offer voters a clear choice between two visions for C