One candidate is tracked for Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Vacancy of Hon. Ward on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John D. Hay. Candidate information follows official Carroll County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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John D. Hay is on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fill a vacancy on the 15th Judicial Circuit Court (the seat vacated by the Hon. Ward). The 15th Judicial Circuit covers Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle and Stephenson counties; every voter there votes on this seat. Illinois circuit judgeships are decided in contested partisan elections, unlike judicial retention questions. Listed from the Illinois State Board of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list.
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One candidate is tracked for Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Vacancy of Hon. Ward on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John D. Hay. Candidate information follows official Carroll County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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