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Patrick G. King

Patrick G. King

Republican · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

On the November 3 ballot for Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2nd Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. Stobbs, Illinois

Was Patrick G. King elected? The official answer comes December 4.

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races. Official running count: Illinois official results.

Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2nd Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. Stobbs
Marc Parker led the race for Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2nd Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. Stobbs with 100% of precincts reporting, 18,692-14,377, The Intelligencer (Edwardsville) reported.The Intelligencer (Edwardsville), “Democrat Marc Parker wins Madison County judge race”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Illinois certifies on December 4; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Staying rooted in the local community through parish and civic involvement
  • Upholding integrity and a lifelong commitment to justice
Biography

Patrick G. King is a sitting Third Judicial Circuit judge in Madison County, appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court effective February 21, 2025 to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Stephen A. Stobbs, per the Illinois Courts news release. Per his campaign site, he previously was managing partner of MillerKing LLC and has 17 years in the law, and is a past president of the Madison County Bar Association.

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On the ballot

Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2nd Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. StobbsIllinois · 2026Madison County sample ballot

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