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Erin C. Hannigan

Democratic · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

On the November 3 ballot for Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, 1st Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. Lowry, Illinois

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Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, 1st Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. Lowry
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Biography

Erin Hannigan is a Resident Circuit Judge appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court effective January 20, 2026 to fill the vacancy left by Chief Judge John Lowry's retirement, per the 17th Judicial Circuit. She was Rockford's assistant city attorney from 2023 and an assistant public defender in Winnebago County from 2005, per the same release. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from Hamline University, per the release. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

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Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, 1st Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. LowryIllinois · 2026Winnebago County sample ballot

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