Sara McGann
Sara McGann is a judge for the 19th Subcircuit of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. McGann assumed office on July 18, 2025. McGann's current term ends on December 7, 2026.
McGann (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the 19th Subcircuit judge of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. McGann is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. McGann advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.
The Illinois Supreme Court appointed McGann to the Cook County Circuit Court 19th Subcircuit on July 1, 2025.
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 19th Subcircuit
Incumbent Sara McGann (D) is running in the general election for Cook County Circuit Court 19th 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 19th Subcircuit
Incumbent Sara McGann (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 19th Subcircuit on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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- Chicago Federation of Labor
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 399
- United Association of Plumbers Local 130
- Personal PAC
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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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
