Michael J. Zink

Democrat · Candidate for Circuit Court of Cook County, 20th Subcircuit Judge (Converted from Associate Judgeship of Haracz) · 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, 20th Subcircuit Judge (Converted from Associate Judgeship of Haracz) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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Funding

$42K raised, $4,253 from small donors, $5,000 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Renee Crown$7,300
Lester Crown$7,300
Julia Corby$7,300
THE Bleachers Inc.$2,500
David L. Gassman$1,500
Kent Sinson$1,000
Daniel Starr$1,000

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

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What party is Michael J. Zink?
Michael J. Zink is running as a Democrat.
What does the Circuit Court of Cook County, 20th Subcircuit Judge (Converted from Associate Judgeship of Haracz) 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 Michael J. Zink raised?
$42K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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