Illinois judicial elections
Most judges in Illinois participate in partisan elections, though members of the Illinois Supreme Court stand for retention when their terms expire.
Primary election
Unlike many states with contested judicial elections, races in Illinois are regularly contested, often with several candidates running for a seat. The candidate that wins the most votes in the partisan primary advances to the general election to compete against the candidate from the other party.
General election
Supreme, Appellate and Circuit Court candidates compete in partisan elections. Judges also face retention elections. To be retained, judges must receive 3/5 of the vote.[1]
| Supreme Court | Appellate Court | Circuit Court |
|---|---|---|
| Retention - 10 year terms | Partisan election and retention - 10 year terms | Partisan election and retention - 6 year terms |
Results
Primary results are not posted on the Illinois State Board of Elections website until an official tally is taken one month following the election.
Check results on IllinoisJudges.net or county elections websites.
Elections
- Illinois judicial elections, 2012
- Illinois judicial elections, 2010
- Illinois Supreme Court elections, 2004-2008
See also
- Judicial selection in Illinois
- Election results
- Campaign finance requirements for Illinois judicial elections
References
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