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While the race for the White House dominates headlines, the importance of other elections, such as those for judges, statehouses, and local officials, cannot be overstated. These positions have a profound impact on our daily lives, shaping policies on education, public safety, infrastructure, and more. Judges, for instance, make critical decisions that affect justice and fairness in our communities. State legislators craft laws that address local needs and concerns, often with more direct and immediate effects than federal legislation. By participating in these elections, we ensure that our voices are heard at every level of government, fostering a more inclusive and responsive democracy.
Justice, Third District Appellate Court of Illinois at State of Illinois
6moTruth. Judicial races have never been more important. In Illinois, there are approximately 1000 judges. About 940 of them sit in trial court rooms throughout the state. We need the best and the brightest in those court rooms since every case that ends up in the Supreme Court starts in a trial court room. If you lose in the trial court, you have a right to appeal to the Illiniois Appellate Court where there are only 56 justices in Illinois spread out over 102 counties and five Appellate districts. When you or a loved one stand before a judge you have the right to expect that judge is smart, knows the law and applies it fairly and equally.