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2026 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.

by Injustice Watch Staff October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

A surrealist illustration of a judge removing a mask to reveal a star-filled sky in place of his face, with the words "Check your Judges" in the corner.

2026 Retention

November 2026 Cook County judicial election guide

Injustice Watch’s nonpartisan guide to the 2026 Cook County judicial retention elections.

by Injustice Watch Staff September 24, 2026September 23, 2026

2026 Primary

March 2026 Cook County judicial election guide

Injustice Watch’s guide to the March 2026 Cook County judicial primary elections.

by Injustice Watch Staff February 13, 2026June 8, 2026

Illustration of a judge holding a gavel with the city of Chicago on his shoulders with the words "Check your judges" in the sky.

2024 Retention

November 2024 Cook County Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch’s guide to the November 2024 Cook County judicial retention elections.

by Injustice Watch Staff October 8, 2024November 20, 2024

An illustration of judges and judicial candidates

2024 Primary

March 2024 Cook County judicial election guide

Injustice Watch’s comprehensive, nonpartisan guide to the 2024 Cook County judicial primary elections.

by Injustice Watch Staff February 21, 2024November 20, 2024

Illustrated photos of judges with hands filling out check boxes and the words Check Your Judges

2022 Retention, Judges, Judicial Elections, Projects

2022 Cook County judicial retention election guide

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

by Injustice Watch Staff October 11, 2022January 30, 2024

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

2022 Primary

2022 Cook County judicial primary election guide

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

by Injustice Watch Staff May 26, 2022January 30, 2024

2020 Retention

November 2020 judicial retention election guide

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

by Injustice Watch Staff October 6, 2020January 30, 2024

2020 Primary

2020 judicial primary election guide

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

by Injustice Watch Staff March 1, 2020January 30, 2024

2018 Retention

2018 Cook County Judicial Voting Guide

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.

by Injustice Watch Staff October 12, 2018January 30, 2024

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