Jessica Karina Velez

Democrat · Candidate for Circuit Court of Cook County, 16th Subcircuit Judge (Converted from Associate Judgeship of Mendoza) · November 3, 2026

About this race

A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

1 candidate is running for Circuit Court of Cook County, 16th Subcircuit Judge (Converted from Associate Judgeship of Mendoza) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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Funding

$29K raised, $4,289 from small donors, $2,000 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Ana Velez$10K
Rock Irvin$1,000
Rachel Armbrust$1,000
Jesse Palencia$1,000
Ivan Velez$1,000
Thomas Guzman$500
Michelle Garcia$500

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-09-30.

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What party is Jessica Karina Velez?
Jessica Karina Velez is running as a Democrat.
What does the Circuit Court of Cook County, 16th Subcircuit Judge (Converted from Associate Judgeship of Mendoza) seat do?
A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.
How much money has Jessica Karina Velez raised?
$29K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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