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Injustice Watch is a Chicago-based nonprofit journalism organization that examines issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system. https://linktr.ee/injusticewatch
@injusticewatch.orgEvery two years, the dozens of judges up for retention in Cook County form a “class,” fundraising and campaigning as a group. Running this way is unique in the state, and periodically, the practice comes under scrutiny. buff.ly/xnGxG2f
@injusticewatch.org📻 Tune in to WCPT 820 AM today at 4 p.m. to hear senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros discussing Cook County judicial elections on "Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive." buff.ly/w8D2KXG
@injusticewatch.orgOur team researched every one of the 61 Cook County judges up for retention so you don't have to. See what we found. buff.ly/2uB0Pxp
@injusticewatch.orgOver the years, Illinois policymakers have pushed unsuccessfully for alternatives to retaining judges through elections — such as a merit-based selection process or gubernatorial appointments. buff.ly/JEnYr9U
@injusticewatch.orgEarly voting is now underway for Cook County residents both downtown and at the suburban courthouses. Our judicial election guide makes it easy to research the judges on your ballot. buff.ly/2uB0Pxp
@mdoukmas.bsky.socialReposted by @injusticewatch.orgEver wonder why Cook County judges run for reelection as a "class" and show up everywhere as a group? Well I've got a new @injusticewatch.org story all about that!
www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...
@injusticewatch.orgNEW: Unlike other elected officials in Cook County, the dozens of judges up for retention this year campaign and raise money as a group. Why do judges run as a "class"? buff.ly/xnGxG2f
@mdoukmas.bsky.socialReposted by @injusticewatch.orgabout to go live 📺
@injusticewatch.org📺 Tune in to WGN-TV today around 6 p.m. to hear senior reporter Maya Dukmasova discussing Cook County judicial elections and the judges on your ballot this fall. wgntv.com
@injusticewatch.orgWant to pick up a print copy of our Cook County judicial election guide? Check out our interactive map with distribution locations across the county. buff.ly/4XvjChh
@injusticewatch.orgKnow someone who always skips the judges section of their ballot? Send them our Cook County judicial election guide. It makes the whole ballot less intimidating. buff.ly/2uB0Pxp
@kerryreid.bsky.socialReposted by @injusticewatch.orgThe @injusticewatch.org judicial guide is always quite helpful, IMO. www.injusticewatch.org/topics/judge...
@injusticewatch.org📻 Tune in to WVON 1690 AM today just after 2:30 p.m. to hear senior reporter @mdoukmas.bsky.social discussing the judges on your ballot and our Cook County judicial election guide. www.iheart.com/live/1690-wv...
@underneathedness.bsky.socialReposted by @injusticewatch.orgPicked up a copy of Check Your Judges at Meijers in Evergreen Park. Thank you @injusticewatch.org for this invaluable resource!
@infoweaver.bsky.socialReposted by @injusticewatch.orgDon’t know which judicial candidates to vote for? @injusticewatch.org has researched all of the judges on your ballot for their November 2026 Cook County judicial election guide. #CheckYourJudges 2026retention.injusticewatch.org
@injusticewatch.orgSee you in a few hours… 🍻 airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...
@mdoukmas.bsky.socialReposted by @injusticewatch.orgCome to our party at the Clipper tonight! You won't regret it!
@injusticewatch.orgWe're so excited to celebrate with you tonight! Here's what to expect:
🎟️ Free entry and food (while supplies last)
🎶 Tunes by DJ Jesse Sandwich
🎤 A convo with reporters about the judges on your ballot
RSVP: buff.ly/JHyjGkq
@danhinkel.bsky.socialReposted by @injusticewatch.orgThanks to Mike Stephen and @wgnradio.bsky.social for having me on to discuss the Cook County judicial elections and the @injusticewatch.org guide to the candidates!
@laurie-merrell.bsky.socialReposted by @injusticewatch.orgLaunch party this Monday!
