From left, Elizabeth Granato, Isaiah White and Jose "Che-Che" Wilson are running for the Democratic nomination in District 12 on the Cook County board. [Provided photos]

Bolstered by her husband’s existing campaign resources, a county government bureau chief running to replace outgoing Comm. Bridget Degnen (D-12) on the Cook County Board of Commissioners has a huge cash advantage in the Democratic Party primary, an advantage that could be helped by the recent dropout of the only other candidate that had somewhat rivaled her fundraising. 

The Democratic candidates include José “Che-Che” Wilson, the civic engagement director at Equality Illinois; Elizabeth Granato, bureau chief for the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management; and Chicago Public Schools teacher Isaiah White. 

The 12th District includes the North and Northwest sides of Chicago, including River North, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square and Portage Park.