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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.

    More than 1,000 copies of Injustice Watch's judicial election guide
    News

    Injustice Watch mailed its judicial election guide to 1,000 detainees at Cook County Jail. They never received them.

    By Carlos Ballesteros and Emily Hoerner | October 26, 2020

    Officials said workers in the jail’s mailroom incorrectly identified the election guides as contraband.

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

    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

    Judicial Elections

    2020 Judicial Primary Election Guide

    By Injustice Watch Staff | March 1, 2020

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

    Judicial Election Guides

    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.

    Judicial Election Guides

    Cook County judicial candidates: who’s running and how they’re rated

    By Sam Hart | February 24, 2016

    Dozens are vying for judge’s seats in Cook County. Not all of them got recommendations from local bar groups.

    Judicial Election Guides

    Becoming a Circuit Judge in Cook County

    By Sam Hart | February 16, 2016

    Becoming a circuit judge in Cook County is a complex process. Here’s an explanation of how it works.

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