Posted in2026 Retention
‘Vote “yes” for all of us’: Why Cook County judges run as a ‘class’
Unlike other elected officials, the dozens of judges up for retention this year campaign and raise money as a group.
Judicial Elections
Stories about people running for judge, judges running for retention, and the process of judicial elections and appointments.
Posted in2026 Retention
Where to find the 2026 judicial election guide
Injustice Watch printed 200,000 copies of the judicial election guide for the upcoming November 3 general election and distributed them across Cook County.
Posted in2026 Retention
This judge up for retention faced a flood of reversals
The Illinois Appellate Court has repeatedly overturned and criticized decisions by Judge Ursula Walowski. Two defendants have also been charged with attacking assistant public defenders in her courtroom since 2025.
Posted inJudicial Elections
What are Cook County judicial retention elections?
Why we vote to retain judges and your other questions answered.
Posted in2026 Retention
November 2026 Cook County judicial election guide
Injustice Watch’s nonpartisan guide to the 2026 Cook County judicial retention elections.
Posted in2026 Retention
What can you tell us about these Cook County judges running for retention?
We’re researching the Cook County judges running for another term in November for our judicial election guide. Have something to share? Let us know.
Posted in2026 Primary
Judicial election results: Three appointed judges rejected by voters in Cook County judicial primaries
Voters had no choice in more than half the races, which were uncontested. Several candidates won despite negative ratings from local bar groups.
Posted in2026 Primary
Live results: March 2026 Cook County judicial primary election
Live election results for the March 2026 Cook County judicial primary elections.
Posted in2026 Primary
What makes these judicial races on Chicago’s South Side unique?
This year, fewer judicial candidates are running overall, either countywide or in a subcircuit. But voters in the South Loop, Hyde Park, South Shore and Roseland neighborhoods are choosing from an unusually crowded field for two open seats.
