Jessica Velez (Illinois)
Jessica Velez (Democratic Party) is running for election for the 16th Subcircuit judge of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. Velez is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Velez advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Cook County Circuit Court 16th Subcircuit
Jessica Velez (D) is running in the general election for Cook County Circuit Court 16th Subcircuit on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 16th Subcircuit
Jessica Velez (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 16th Subcircuit on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Velez received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- Chicago Federation of Labor
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 399
- United Association of Plumbers Local 130
- American Middle East Voters Alliance (AMVOTE PAC)
- Latino Leadership Council
Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Cook County Circuit Court 16th Subcircuit |
Footnotes
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
