The Illinois Supreme Court currently has a majority of Democratic justices, but with three seats up for a vote this November, the balance of that court, and the fate of countless pieces of legislation, could hang in the balance.
The first district, which covers Cook County, has three Supreme Court justices.
The fourth district is comprised of most of western Illinois, including Sangamon County, and the northwestern portion of the state, while the fifth district is comprised of the southern portion of the state, including Champaign County.Justice Mary Jane Theis, who has represented the first district since 2010, is up for a retention vote this year. A Democrat, she will need to receive at least 60% of the vote to remain on the bench.
The third district will also have a new justice after Robert Carter, a Democrat, opted not to stand for reelection. Burke will attempt to keep his seat on the Supreme Court, going up against Judge Mary K. O’Brien, who currently represents the third district on the Illinois Appellate Court.Two of the seats that are currently up for election are currently held by Democrats.
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