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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.
Primary 2026
The next Cook County judicial elections will take place on March 17, 2026. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay informed about judicial elections.
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Voters rejected the judge after Injustice Watch reported he claimed a Will County home as his primary residence and bar associations unanimously recommended against him.
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