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Dave Heilmann
Dave Heilmann (Democratic Party) ran for election for the 19th Subcircuit judge of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 19, 2024.
Heilmann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dave Heilmann earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in 1984 and a law degree from the DePaul University College of Law in 1987. His career experience includes working as an attorney at law.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2024)
General election
General election for Cook County Circuit Court 19th Subcircuit
Bridget Duignan won election in the general election for Cook County Circuit Court 19th Subcircuit on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bridget Duignan (D)  | 100.0 | 71,105 |
| Total votes: 71,105 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 19th Subcircuit
Bridget Duignan defeated Dave Heilmann and Risa Renee Lanier in the Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 19th Subcircuit on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bridget Duignan | 57.1 | 15,210 |
| Dave Heilmann | 25.1 | 6,675 | ||
| Risa Renee Lanier | 17.8 | 4,755 | ||
| Total votes: 26,640 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Heilmann in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dave Heilmann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Heilmann's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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At the request of Chief Judges, Dave has been appointed Special Assistant Attorney General and Special Assistant State’s Attorney on labor matters for multiple counties. Dave has also been recognized as a leading lawyer by Law Bulletin Publishing. Dave was married to his wonderful wife Erica for 18 years, who we lost in 2018. Dave and Erica have four beautiful children.
Dave has served as Mayor of the Village of Oak Lawn (2005-2013); Past President Oak Lawn Park District (1989-2003); Outstanding Community Leader Award – Advocate Christ Medical Center/Hope Children’s Hospital 2012, 2015; Founder - Oak Lawn Park District Children’s and Adult Theatre Programs; National City Livability Award for Outstanding Achievement: United States Conference of Mayors
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- Every single person who places her or his name on the ballot must understand the importance of safety to those in our neighborhood.
- Independence. This is the first time the south side has had its own judicial district. It should not be controlled or influenced by politicians. Independence is critical to an objective, fair, judiciary.
- Temperament. I have made it a practice to get along -and yes even laugh with - opposing counsel. Why? Because how we treat each other in the judicial system is as important as the scorecard. For those who are entrusted with the responsibility to sit in judgment, a very high honor, we can never forget that the decisions made affect the lives of our neighbors. Exercising that judgment with integrity, respect, and in a congenial manner to those who stand before a judge is important.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Cook County Circuit Court 19th Subcircuit |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 20, 2024
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois
State courts:
Illinois Supreme Court • Illinois Appellate Court • Illinois Circuit Court
State resources:
Courts in Illinois • Illinois judicial elections • Judicial selection in Illinois
