Judith C. Rice

Appellate Court, First District, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic.

Vacancy of Hon. Thomas E. Hoffman

Ratings

• Chicago Bar Association: Qualified
• Illinois State Bar Association: Qualified

Running on

Presiding judge of the Cook County Circuit Court domestic violence division since 2021, a circuit judge since 2014, and formerly Chicago City Treasurer (2000-2006); unopposed in the March primary (590,227 votes).

Compiled from public sources:

• cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net
• 2026primary.injusticewatch.org
• 2026primary.injusticewatch.org

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