Illinois Appellate Court, 1st District Judge (Vacancy of Hoffman) (Cook County)

1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Candidates

Judith C. Rice

Democrat · $82K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.
See every race and measure on your ballot in Cook County, from your address. Your address stays in your browser.Look up my ballot

Also on Cook County ballots

All Cook County races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for Illinois Appellate Court, 1st District Judge (Vacancy of Hoffman) (Cook County) in 2026?
Judith C. Rice (Democrat).
What does this office do?
A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.
Who should I vote for in the Illinois Appellate Court, 1st District Judge (Vacancy of Hoffman) (Cook County) race?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Cook County ballot.

See something wrong on this page? Report a problem · Corrections