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zza Hon. Zina R. Cruse Democrat 20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large < Back EXPERIENCE 20th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2012 - Present (Elected 2012 / Retained 2018) Associate Judge, 20th Judicial Circuit, 2009 - 2012 (Appointed 2009 / Reappointed 2011) Private Practice, 1994 - 2009 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Northeast Missouri State University, B.S., Business Administration - 1985 Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D. - 1993 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 20th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Zina R. Cruse: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 82.18 Integrity 86.87 Impartiality 83.33 Legal Ability 83.50 Temperament 79.41 Court Management 84.85 Health 92.86 Sensitivity 86.00 Number of Respondents 105 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Law Office of Christopher Cueto, Ltd. $7,422.00 Sep 04, 2024 The Law Office of Rhonda D. Fiss, P.C. $5,000.00 Feb 16, 2012 Korein Tillery $5,000.00 Sep 04, 2024 Monroe County Democratic Central Committee $3,211.52 Oct 22, 2012 Thomas Q. Keefe, Jr., P.C. $2,750.00 Oct 24, 2012 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. < Candidates Hon. Julio Cesar Valdez Democratic Party Winner 100% (3,945 of 3.945) Primary votes 16th Circuit - 2nd Subcircuit EXPERIENCE 16th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2022 - Present Appointed 2022 16th Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judge: 2019 - 2022 Appointed 2019 Private Practice: 1998 - 2019 EDUCATION Augustana: B.A., Political Science - 1994 Iowa College of Law: J.D. - 1998 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association and Kane County Bar Association's Joint Advisory Committee Result: Julio Cesar Valdez – Recommended Number of Respondents 143 Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 93.71 Integrity 97.12 Impartiality 95.04 Legal Ability 92.14 Temperament 97.18 Court Management 97.14 Health 98.55 Sensitivity 96.45 < Candidates CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: $36,233.12 Top 5 Donors Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Donor Total amount Latest Date Julio Cesar Valdez $30,233.12 11/25/2023 Law Hesselbaum, LLP $750 9/15/2023 Law Offices of Justin Sather $500 9/19/2023 Lopez & Affiliates, LTD $500 9/18/2023 Caroline Hernandez $500 9/15/2023 ENDORSED BY: No endorsement information is available at this time. This list does not include individual politician or community leaders, but those organizations that have a defined process for endorsing all types of judicial candidates. For a more complete list of all endorsements, click on the "Campaign Website" button below. Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Hon. Jennifer L. Johnson Republican Party Winner 100% (17,009 of 17,009) Primary votes < Candidates 22nd Circuit - McHenry County EXPERIENCE 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2024 - Present Appointed 2024 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judge: 2019 - 2023 Appointed 2019, Reappointed 2023 Private Practice, Illinois: 2002 - 2019 Private Practice, Indiana: 1996 - 2002 EDUCATION Marian University: B.A., Summa Cum Laude - 1993 Indiana University McKinney School of Law: J.D. - 1996 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association & McHenry County Bar Association's Joint Advisory Committee Result: Jennifer L. Johnson – Recommended Number of Respondents 128 79 Criteria 2024 Score 2023 Score Meets Requirements Of Office 87.70 92.21 Integrity 97.52 94.87 Impartiality 91.53 94.81 Legal Ability 86.89 89.61 Temperament 93.50 94.81 Court Management 88.33 94.87 Health 97.46 97.40 Sensitivity 96.43 86.05 < Candidates CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Top 5 Donors No financial information is available at this time. ENDORSED BY: This list does not include individual politician or community leaders, but those organizations that have a defined process for endorsing all types of judicial candidates. For a more complete list of all endorsements, click on the "Campaign Website" button below. Campaign Website Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History

zo Hon. John G. Datlon Democrat 16th Judicial Circuit Court Judge 2nd Subcircuit < Back EXPERIENCE 16th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2nd Subcircuit, 2012 - Present (Elected 2012 / Retained 2018) Private Practice, 2009 - 2012 Associate General Counsel, CitiGroup, 2003 - 2009 Senior Counsel, Sears, Roebuck, & Co., 2002 - 2003 Private Practice, 1987 - 2003 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Augustana College, B.A., Political Science - Pre-Law - 1984 Magna Cum Laude Law School: University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. - 1987 Magna Cum Laude RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 16th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: John G. Dalton: Not Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 51.87 Integrity 70.72 Impartiality 58.06 Legal Ability 71.81 Temperament 37.89 Court Management 75.26 Health 86.98 Sensitivity 67.98 Number of Respondents 201 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date John G. Dalton $89,557.13 Nov 01, 2012 Kane County Democratic Central Committee $11,394.00 Nov 27, 2018 Fred Eychaner $8,000.00 Oct 15, 2010 Citizens for Noland $3,105.00 Oct 26, 2012 Danny's Pizza $1,973.00 Oct 14, 2010 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

zzc Hon. Cris Kolker Democrat 20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge St. Clair County < Back EXPERIENCE 20th Judicial Circuit Judge, St. Clair County, 2018 - Present (Elected 2018) Associate Judge, 20th Judicial Circuit, 2013 - 2018 (Appointed 2013 / Reappointed 2015) Private Practice, 1999 - 2013 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Arizona State University -1989 Law School: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D. - 1998 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 20th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Christopher T. Kolker: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 89.47 Integrity 90.91 Impartiality 87.12 Legal Ability 95.45 Temperament 93.18 Court Management 95.38 Health 97.64 Sensitivity 95.31 Number of Respondents 133 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Christopher Kolker $29,918.12 Apr 29, 2024 Korein Tillery $16,100.00 Jun 06, 2024 Simmons Hanly Conroy $13,000.00 Aug 31, 2018 Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd LLC $11,000.00 Aug 31, 2018 The Cates Law Firm LLC $10,000.00 Jun 06, 2024 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

o Hon. Amanda S. Ade-Harlow Republican 4th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Shelby County < Back EXPERIENCE 4th Judicial Circuit Judge, Shelby County, 2018 - Present (Elected 2018) Associate Judge, 4th Judicial Circuit, 2016 - 2018 (Appointed 2016) Shelby County Public Defender, 2016 Fayette County Assistant State's Attorney, 2012- 2016 Shelby County Assistant States' Attorney 2012 -2013 Private Practice 2002 - 2012 Christian, Shelby, Montgomery County Public Defender 2005 - 2012 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Lake Land College, A.A.S. - 1997 Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Springfield, B.A., Legal Studies - 2001 Law School: Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School, J.D. - 2003 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 4th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Amanda S. Ade-Harlow: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 90.48 Integrity 91.18 Impartiality 87.30 Legal Ability 87.88 Temperament 89.39 Court Management 98.51 Health 95.52 Sensitivity 93.75 Number of Respondents 70 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: No information available at this time Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/

zze Hon. Heinz Rudolf Democrat 20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large < Back EXPERIENCE 20th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2018 - Present (Elected 2018) Associate Jude, 20th Judicial Circuit, 2006 - 2018 (Appointed 2006 / Reappointed 2007, 2011, 2015) Assistant State's Attorney, St. Clair County Assistant Public Defender, St. Clair County EDUCATION Undergraduate: St. Louis University, B.A. - 1992 Graduate: St. Louis University, M.A. - 1995 Law School: St. Louis University School of Law, J.D. - 1995 Graduate: St. Louis University, PhD, Public Policy Analysis and Administration - 2002 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 20th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Heinz Rudolf: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 95.21 Integrity 96.58 Impartiality 91.03 Legal Ability 95.89 Temperament 96.53 Court Management 96.55 Health 97.90 Sensitivity 96.50 Number of Respondents 146 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, P.C. $18,000.00 Jun 21, 2024 Rich Rich Cooksey & Chappell P.C. $12,000.00 Jul 08, 2024 Heinz Rudolf $11,099.83 Jun 15, 2024 Gori, Julian & Associates, P.C. $10,500.00 Aug 24, 2018 Simmons Hanly Conroy $10,000.00 Aug 24, 2018 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

Illinois Judicial Elections 2026 Below are the different judicial elections for Illinois: Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, Cook County Circuit Court, and Non-Cook County Circuit Court justices. Know Your State Judges focuses on the Illinois Judicial Circuit Court races outside of Cook County - as there are many sites available to inform yourself about the others. Injustice Watch's Judicial Voting Guide , Vote for Judges, and Ballotopedia provide expanded information on the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, and Cook County Circuit Court races. 2026 Election Calander Non-Cook County Judicial Circuit Court Elections Cook County Judicial Circuit Court Elections Illinois Judicial Races In 2023, Know Your State Judges embarked on the unique mission to educate Illinoisans about their local, Appellate, and Supreme Court judicial candidates. Know Your State Judges has reviewed multiple credible sources from the Illinois State Bar Associations, county bar associations, the circuit court's websites, the Illinois Election Board, Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Illinois Sunshine, Martindale, candidate website and social media sites, and have reached out to each candidate to verify the data. In the process a very thorough and non-partisan profile of each candidate has been collected and displayed so that voters can make a more informed determination of who they want sitting on the bench when an important decision is made for them or their community. Supreme Court Races No Vacancies in 2026 Appellate Court Races 2026 Primary Info Non-Cook County Circuit Court Races 2026 Primary Info Cook County Circuit Court Races 2026 Primary Info

Cook County Circuit Court General Election Injustice Watch Judicial Guide Race Results At Large (D) Pablo F. Decastro - 71.63% (R) Tien H. Glaub - 28.37% At Large (D) Corinne C. Heggie - 100% At Large (D) Sarah Johnson - 100% At Large (D) Deidre M. Dyer - 100% At Large (D) Arlene Y. Coleman-Romeo - 100% At Large (D) Neil Cohen - 100% At Large (D) Edward Joseph Underhill 100% At Large (D) Debjani 'Deb' Desa i - 100% At Large (D) Jennifer Patricia Callahan - 100% At Large (D) James S. Murphy-Aguilú - 100% At Large (D) Chloe Georgianna Pedersen - 100% 3rd Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Lucy Vazquez-Gonzalez - 100% 3rd Subcircuit of Cook County (D). Pat Heery - 100% 4th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Michael M. Chvatal - 100% 4th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Philip Fowler - 100% 4th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Koula A. Fournier - 100% 5th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Yolanda Harris Sayre - 100% 7th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Owens J. Shelby - 100% 8th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Loveleen Ahuja - 100% 10th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Caroline Glennon-Goodma n - 100% 10th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) James V. Murphy - 100% 11th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Dawn Gonzalez - 100% 11th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Audrey Victoria Cosgrove - 100% 12th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Alon Stein - 54.98% (R) Maria Mccarthy - 45.02% 12th Subcircuit of Cook County (D). Frank J. Andreou - 56.16% (R) Pamela Curran Smith - 43.84% 12th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) James "Jack" Costello - 57.96% (R) Matthew Taylor - 42.04% 13th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Ralph E. Meczyk - 100% 13th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Mary Sevandal Cohen - 100% 14th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Griselda Vega Samuel - 100% 14th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Stephanie Kathryn Miller - 100% 15th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Luciano "Lou" Panici, Jr - 100% 15th Subcircuit of Cook County (D). John A. Fairman - 100% 16th Subcircuit of Cook County (D). Pedro Fregoso, Jr - 100% 16th Subcircuit of Cook County (D). Cecilia Abundis - 100% 17th Subcircuit of Cook County (D). Rivanda Doss Beal - 100% 17th Subcircuit of Cook County (D). Lloyd James Brooks - 100% 18th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Jeffery G. Chrones - 100% 18th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) John Hock - 54.03% (R) Lynn Terese Palac - 45.97% 19th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Bridget Colleen Duignan - 100% 20th Subcircuit of Cook County (D) Nadine Jean Wichern - 100%

Candidate for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court LaSalle County Hon. Todd L. Martin Democratic Party General Election Winner 100% (39,747 of 39,747 votes) Read More

2026 General Election Calander The following dates are for the 2026 General Election to be held on November 3, 2026. Dates Activity February 25, 2026 Petition Circulation Begins for the General Election May 18, 2026 First Day to File Nomination Papers for the General Election June 2, 2026 Last Day to File Objections to Nomination Papers for the General Election August 3, 2026 Last Day to File Petitions for Public Questions for the General Election August 5, 2026 First Day to Submit Vote by Mail Applications for the General Election August 10, 2026 Last Day to File Objections to Petitions for Public Questions for the General Election August 17, 2026 Last Day for Resolutions for Public Questions for the General Election August 21, 2026 Ballot Certification Deadline for State Board of Elections August 27, 2026 Ballot Certification Deadline – County Clerk August 27, 2026 Public Question Certification for the General Election September 3, 2026 Write-In Candidate Filing Deadline for the General Election September 18, 2026 Vote by Mail Ballots Mailed Out – Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act September 24, 2026 Early Voting Begins for the General Election September 24, 2026 Voting by Mail Begins for the General Election October 6, 2026 Close of Voter Registration October 7, 2026 Grace Period Registration and Voting Begins for the General Election October 18, 2026 Close of Online Voter Registration for the General Election October 29, 2026 Last Day to Mail Vote by Mail Ballots for the General Election November 2, 2026 Last Day for Early Voting for the General Election November 3, 2026 General Election Day for 2026

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