The Chicago Bar Association 2026 Judicial Voter's Guide recommendations

The Chicago Bar Association 2026 Judicial Voter's Guide

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We conduct independent screenings of judicial candidates seeking election and retention to the bench. Our evaluations provide findings on whether candidates are qualified, highly qualified, or not recommended.

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The Chicago Bar Association 2026 Judicial Voter's Guide

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Illinois General Election

Nov 3, 2026

Illinois 1st District Appellate Court Thomas Hoffman vacancy (Unexpired term)

Judith Rice

Democratic

0 voters

Illinois Circuit Court Judge - Cook County Circuit (Cobbs Vacancy)

Luz Maria Toledo

Democratic

0 voters

Cook County Circuit Court Mary Ellen Coghlan vacancy

Ashonta Rice

Democratic

0 voters

Cook County Circuit Court Paul Karkula vacancy

D'Anthony Thedford

Democratic

0 voters

Illinois Circuit Court Judge - Cook County Circuit (Retain Walsh?)

Elizabeth Anne Walsh

Nonpartisan

0 voters

Illinois Circuit Court Judge - Cook County Circuit (Burke Vacancy)

Steven Q. McKenzie

Democratic

0 voters

Cook County Circuit Court William Hooks vacancy

Ava George Stewart

Democratic

0 voters

Cook County Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit Carl Walker vacancy

Ashley Greer Shambley

Democratic

0 voters

Cook County Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit Robert Balanoff vacancy

Radiance Ward

Democratic

0 voters

Cook County Circuit Court 3rd Subcircuit Thomas Murphy vacancy

John Carroll

Democratic

0 voters

Cook County Circuit Court 8th Subcircuit Celia Gamrath vacancy

Kathleen Cunniff Ori

Democratic

0 voters

Cook County Circuit Court 8th Subcircuit Mary Mikva vacancy

Lester Finkle

Democratic

0 voters

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