Katherine Morrison (Illinois)
Katherine Morrison (Democratic Party) ran for election for the 8th Subcircuit judge of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. Morrison was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2026)
General election
The primary occurred on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 8th Subcircuit
Incumbent Lester Finkle (D), Dan Balanoff (D), and Katherine Morrison (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 8th Subcircuit on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Morrison received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- Chicago Federation of Labor
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 399
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150
- United Association of Plumbers Local 130
- Personal PAC
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Morrison's campaign website stated the following:
Katherine Morrison is an experienced attorney
Who has been a staunch advocate for justice with a career defined by fairness, professionalism, integrity, and results. A partner at Burns Noland LLP, she has built a reputation as a strong, principled litigator who gets results when it matters most. Katherine believes that professional integrity, fairness, and equal access are the cornerstones of our legal system.
Katherine focuses her practice in civil litigation including civil rights and professional liability matters. She will bring her broad and wide-ranging experience to the bench. Katherine has spent thousands of hours in the courtroom, litigating hundreds of matters in both state and federal courts. Katherine possesses outstanding legal skills and ability, and has a well earned reputation for her legal knowledge.
Katherine Stands for Justice & a Fair Future!
Katherine Morrison is committed to upholding integrity, fairness, and equal access to the law for every Chicagoan. With decades of legal experience and a record of community service, she’s ready to serve with honor on the bench.
- Proven Integrity
- Over 1,000 Hours of Courtroom Experience
- Strong Courtroom Record
- Commitment to Civil Rights
- Community-Focused Leadership
- Fair & Impartial Judgments
- Accessible Justice for All
— Katherine Morrison's campaign website (March 6, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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
