Lester Finkle

Democrat · Candidate for Circuit Court of Cook County, 8th Subcircuit Judge (Vacancy of Mikva) · 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, 8th Subcircuit Judge (Vacancy of Mikva) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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Funding

$265K raised, $6,004 from small donors, $245K self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Peter Fischer$2,000
Parle Roe-Taylor$1,250
Vicki Rogers$1,150
Thomas Black$1,000
Delia Wozniak$800
John Carroll$500
Gina Kelly$500

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

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What party is Lester Finkle?
Lester Finkle is running as a Democrat.
What does the Circuit Court of Cook County, 8th Subcircuit Judge (Vacancy of Mikva) 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 Lester Finkle raised?
$265K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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