Judicial Elections
Judicial hopefuls seek Cook County Democratic Party’s endorsement for 2022 primary
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A diverse lineup of judicial candidates courted the party’s central committee at the obscure “pre-slating” event.
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.
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.
Commentary
Cook County Jail election guide rejection harms voters and the free press
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County officials say the jail mailroom accidentally rejected Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide. But accidents violate the Constitution, too.
news analysis
Check Your Judges: Why Cook County judicial elections matter
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Judicial elections bring high stakes and consequences, especially for Black, Latinx and other marginalized groups disproportionately impacted by the justice system.
Judicial Elections
Appeals court reverses this judge more than any other in criminal courts seeking retention
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Kenneth J. Wadas has been reversed 25 times in 6 years — more than any other Cook County criminal court judge on the November ballot running to remain in office.
Judicial Elections
Ask an expert: Bar association ratings, explained
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Judicial bar ratings are complex and important. We asked an expert to explain them.
Cook County Democratic Party
Cook County Democrats drop two judges from retention endorsement
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Party leadership voted overwhelmingly not to endorse judges Michael Toomin and Mauricio Araujo for retention.
Cook County judges
What’s a judicial retention election, anyway?
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Injustice Watch answers your questions about the upcoming judicial retention races in Cook County.
Cook County Judicial Primary Election March 2018
Cook County judicial candidate, colleague misled jury into wrongful conviction
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Cook County judge said judicial candidate Michael Gerber and his co-counsel’s statements in a recently overturned conviction “amounted to a purposeful due process violation that led to petitioner’s conviction.”