Cook County Is Hiring Election Judges! - Cook County News-Herald

Cook County is Hiring Election Judges! - Cook County News-Herald

Cook County, Minnesota is currently recruiting election judges to help ensure fair, accurate, and accessible elections. Election judges play a vital role in administering elections… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

What can you tell us about these Cook County judges running for retention?

Injustice Watch is researching Cook County judges who are running for retention in November 2026 for our judicial election guide.  Circuit court judges serve 6-year and appellate court judges serve 10-year terms. At the end of their term, judges have to run for retention. Voters will be given the option to vote “yes” or “no” to keeping the judge in office. A judge must receive at least 60% yes votes to stay on the bench. There are 60 circuit cou…