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    Judicial Election Guides

    Judges play a critical and powerful role in society. But many voters know little about the people at the bottom of their ballot.

    For that reason, every election cycle, Injustice Watch compiles a voter guide with information about the people running for judge–and those running to retain their seats on the bench–in Cook County. We search public documents, scour judicial records, and compile bar association ratings to provide the most in-depth guide to Cook County voters. We don’t make recommendations or endorsements. Rather, we provide as much information as we can so voters can make an informed decision.

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    Guía para las elecciones judiciales del condado de Cook de noviembre 2022

    Guía para las elecciones judiciales del condado de Cook de noviembre 2022

    By Injustice Watch Staff | October 25, 2022

    Guía de Injustice Watch para las elecciones judiciales de Cook County de noviembre de 2022

    Illustrated photos of judges with hands filling out check boxes and the words Check Your Judges
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    2022 Cook County judicial election guide

    By Injustice Watch Staff | October 11, 2022

    Injustice Watch’s nonpartisan guide to the November 2022 Cook County judicial elections.

    Judicial Election Guides
    A judge's hand holding a gavel with scenes from courtrooms behind it and the words Check Your Judges

    2022 Cook County judicial primary election guide

    By Injustice Watch Staff | May 26, 2022

    Injustice Watch’s guide to the June 2022 Cook County judicial primary elections.

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    Guía para las elecciones judiciales del condado de Cook de junio 2022

    By Injustice Watch Staff | May 26, 2022

    Guía de Injustice Watch para las elecciones primarias judiciales del condado de Cook de junio de 2022

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    Guía de Injustice Watch para las Elecciones Judiciales generales y de retención del Condado de Cook de noviembre de 2020

    Guía para las elecciones judiciales de Noviembre 2020

    By Injustice Watch Staff | October 6, 2020

    Guía de Injustice Watch para las Elecciones Judiciales generales y de retención del Condado de Cook de noviembre de 2020

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    Injustice Watch Judicial Election Guide

    November 2020 Judicial Election Guide

    By Injustice Watch Staff | October 6, 2020

    Injustice Watch’s guide to the 2020 Cook County judicial general and retention elections.

    The scales of justice with a check mark and the words Check Your Judges
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    2020 Judicial Primary Election Guide

    By Injustice Watch Staff | March 1, 2020

    Injustice Watch’s guide to the 2020 Cook County judicial primary elections.

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    2018 Cook County Judicial Voting Guide

    By Injustice Watch Staff | October 12, 2018

    59 judges are up for retention. 10 candidates are seeking seats on the bench for the first time in contested elections. Use this guide to help you make an informed decision when you vote.

    Cook County Judicial Primary Election March 2018

    Injustice Watch 2018 Cook County judicial voting guide

    By Injustice Watch Staff | March 7, 2018

    Injustice Watch compiled a voting guide for the candidates running for judicial seats in Cook County because, despite the powerful role judges play in communities, little independent information is available to voters about the large pool of candidates.

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    A voting guide for the Cook County judges races

    By Injustice Watch Staff | March 10, 2016

    We compiled a wide range of information about the judicial candidates in Tuesday’s primary, so you won’t have to. We hope it helps you make informed choices!

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