Lester Finkle
Circuit Court, 8th Subcircuit, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic. Incumbent.
Vacancy of Hon. Mary L. Mikva
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Circuit judge appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2025 after 37 years in the Cook County Public Defender's office, where he was chief of staff; won a three-way primary with 51.83%.
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