Associate judges are subject to reappointment every four years. The reappointment is accomplished through the casting of secret ballots by circuit court judges in their circuit. Successful candidates receive votes that tally three-fifths (60%) or greater in favor of their reappointment. Voting concludes prior to the beginning of the new associate judge terms. The new term of office for each reappointed associate judge will begin on July 1, 2023, and terminate on June 30, 2024.

Although the decision on associate judge reappointment is made by circuit judges, the Illinois State Bar Association is releasing the poll results to the public, because all judges are public officials and the opinions of their professional colleagues about their performance is of public interest.

View the ISBA Judicial Advisory Poll 2023 Reappointment of Associate Judges results.