ISBA Releases Judicial Advisory Poll Results for the 2026 Seventh Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Vacancy

Candidates for associate judge vacancies in the Seventh Judicial Circuit have been rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA).  Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the 7th Judicial Circuit.  Licensed Illinois attorneys who are not members of the ISBA or are outside the circuit could request a ballot.  The results of this poll are being released to the public at the request of Chief Judge Ryan M. Cadigan. 

Candidates are rated as “recommended” or “not recommended” based on whether respondents agree that the candidate “meets acceptable requirements for the office.”  Candidates must receive at least 60% “agree” responses to that question to be rated as “Recommended”. Percentage is based on "agree" responses to each question; "no opinion" responses are not included.

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.

View the 7th Circuit Judicial Advisory Poll results.