Chantelle Porter (Illinois 18th Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit, Illinois, candidate 2024)
Chantelle Porter (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Illinois 18th Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]
Porter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Chantelle Porter provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2024:
- Bachelor's: The Ohio State University, 2003
- J.D.: DePaul University College of Law, 2006
- Profession: Judge
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign website
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Elections
General election
General election for Illinois 18th Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit
Chantelle Porter and Marshall J. Subach ran in the general election for Illinois 18th Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit on November 5, 2024.
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Election results
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Porter in this election.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Chantelle Porter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Porter's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a leader in the legal community, having served on multiple boards, including the Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and Illinois CASA. I have been honored with numerous awards for my service and selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for several consecutive years.
Community involvement is not just a part of my life; it's central. I have served as a trustee for the Library Board and am an active PTA member in Addison School District 4.- I believe in restorative justice's power to change young lives' trajectory. Rather than relying solely on punitive measures, restorative justice brings together the offender, the victim, and the community to address the harm caused and create pathways for accountability and rehabilitation. I am a part of a workgroup supported by the Illinois Supreme Court dedicated to implementing restorative justice practices within our juvenile courts, ensuring that young people can learn from their mistakes, make amends, and reintegrate into society as productive members. Focusing on healing and rehabilitation can reduce recidivism and create safer, more supportive communities for our youth.
- Mental health and substance abuse issues are critical challenges facing children and families in our community. I am committed to ensuring that our court system recognizes these challenges and provides meaningful support and intervention. I am working alongside organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to secure grants that help fund mental health services for juveniles. As a judge, I continue to advocate for expanded access to treatment programs, working with social services and community partners to provide resources that address underlying issues and offer families the help they need to heal and thrive.
- Family preservation and reunification are central to my approach to child welfare cases. I believe that children do best when they remain connected to their families and communities, and families should be supported in staying together whenever safe and possible. I have spearheaded efforts in our juvenile courts to increase the availability of court family conferences, bringing families together with social workers and legal advocates to create reunification plans. My goal is to ensure that parents and children receive the resources, support, and guidance needed to overcome obstacles and rebuild their lives, emphasizing the importance of keeping families intact while prioritizing the safety and well-being of the child.
I am also deeply committed to advancing equal access and fairness for all individuals before the court. Regardless of their background or circumstances, everyone should have the opportunity to be heard and treated with respect and dignity. This means supporting policies that ad
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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