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Lester Finkle
Lester Finkle is a judge for the 8th Subcircuit of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. Finkle assumed office on May 30, 2025. Finkle's current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Finkle (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the 8th Subcircuit judge of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. Finkle declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
The The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Finkle to the Cook County Circuit Court 8th Subcircuit on May 9, 2025, to replace Mary L. Mikva (Nonpartisan).
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 8th Subcircuit
Incumbent Lester Finkle (D), Dan Balanoff (D), and Katherine Morrison (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 8th Subcircuit on March 17, 2026.
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2026
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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
