Circuit Court, 11th Subcircuit

Trial judges elected by one part of the county.

On the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026.

Every Cook County judge up for retention needs a yes from 60 percent of voters to keep the job. Bar associations screen each one; Injustice Watch reports on their records. Injustice Watch judicial guide, Chicago Bar Association evaluations.

On the ballot

• Kim Przekota (Democratic, Incumbent): Circuit judge appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2025, previously a Cook County assistant state's attorney (2008-2025); unopposed in the primary.
• Jarrett Knox (Democratic): Cook County assistant state's attorney in the child protection division since 2019, formerly an attorney at the Cook County Public Guardian's office; won the primary over John R. Carrozza, 61.51% to 38.49%.

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