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Illinois Supreme Court fills vacancy of judge who locked grandniece in holding cell
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The subcircuit seat has been vacant since Dec. 7, after Judge Jackie Portman-Brown lost her retention bid.
Judicial Elections
In 2020, Cook County voters cast ballots for judges in historic numbers
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Three in four Cook County voters in this year’s general election voted for or against at least one judge up for retention. Is this level of engagement a fluke or a new normal?
2020 Election
Final election results show one Cook County judge lost her seat, others hold on by a thread
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Cook County Circuit Judge Jackie Portman-Brown lost her retention bid by less than 12,000 votes, while Judge John Mahoney III held onto his seat by about 2,100 votes. Several other judges kept their seats by slim margins.
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Dos Jueces de Chicago, al borde de perder sus puestos al avanzar el conteo de votos
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Los jueces del condado de Cook (Chicago) que buscan la reelección necesitan asegurar al menos el 60% de votos afirmativos para mantenerse en el puesto.
News
Two Cook County judges on verge of losing seats as vote counting continues
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With nearly all the votes counted, Judge Jackie Portman-Brown did not get enough “yes” votes to stay on the bench as of Tuesday. Another judge is holding on to his seat by 282 votes.
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Es probable que todos los jueces del Condado de Cook que se postularon a la reelección —incluyendo Toomin — se queden en sus cargos
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Cada juez del Condado de Cook que se postulaba para permanecer en su cargo, parecía estar preparado para conservar su lugar en el estrado.
Judicial Elections
All Cook County judges up for re-election — including Toomin — likely to keep their seats
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Judge Michael Toomin, who was the target of opposition by juvenile justice advocates, appeared to narrowly hang on to his seat. Three other judges were also expected to win by slim margins, according to unofficial results as of Wednesday morning.
Judicial Elections
Election day 2020: Cook County judicial races to watch
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These are the judicial races to keep an eye on as the votes come in.
News
Injustice Watch mailed its judicial election guide to 1,000 detainees at Cook County Jail. They never received them.
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Officials said workers in the jail’s mailroom incorrectly identified the election guides as contraband.
Judicial Elections
Chicago mayor’s support of Judge Michael Toomin leaves juvenile justice advocates ‘disappointed’
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Judge Michael Toomin and Mayor Lori Lightfoot say his critics are playing politics. Reformers say the lives and futures of Cook County children are at stake.