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Judicial Elections
Every two years, Cook County voters go to the polls to elect new judges and decide whether to retain sitting judges. We research every judicial candidate and provide comprehensive, nonpartisan voter guides for each Cook County judicial election.
Retention 2026
The next Cook County judicial elections will take place on Nov. 3, 2026. There are 60 circuit judges and one appellate judge running for retention. Click below to see the full list and submit a tip about a judge.
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Primary 2026
March 2026 Cook County judicial election guide
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