Thedford was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cook County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Illinois certifies the general election by December 4, 2026; county canvasses are due November 24. Official results: www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx.
D'Anthony "Tony" Thedford is on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fill a countywide vacancy on the Circuit Court of Cook County (the seat vacated by the Hon. Karkula). This seat is elected countywide, outside Cook's judicial subcircuits. 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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D'Anthony "Tony" Thedford is a candidate for Cook County circuit judge; a testimonial on his campaign site describes him as having extensive legal experience in both criminal and civil litigation. No further bio was found as of September 25, 2026.
Who is running for Circuit Court, Cook County, Vacancy of Hon. Karkula in 2026?
One candidate was tracked for Circuit Court, Cook County, Vacancy of Hon. Karkula on the November 3, 2026 ballot: D'Anthony "Tony" Thedford. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Circuit Court, Cook County, Vacancy of Hon. Karkula election in Illinois?
Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Illinois certifies the general election by December 4, 2026; county canvasses are due November 24. Official results: https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx. Voting rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Who won the Circuit Court, Cook County, Vacancy of Hon. Karkula race?
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