The Ballot Brief
Cook County, Illinois

Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Vacancy of Hon. Hoffman

One candidate is tracked for Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Vacancy of Hon. Hoffman on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Judith C. Rice. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

IllinoisCook County › Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Vacancy of Hon. Hoffman

Judith C. Rice is on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fill a vacancy on the Illinois Appellate Court, First District (the seat vacated by the Hon. Hoffman). The First Appellate District is coextensive with Cook County. Illinois circuit and appellate 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.

Judith C. Rice

Democratic

Biography
Judith C. Rice is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Vacancy of Hon. Hoffman, per the Illinois State Board of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Vacancy of Hon. Hoffman in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Vacancy of Hon. Hoffman on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Judith C. Rice. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Vacancy of Hon. Hoffman election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Cook County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources
Verify this race
Candidate roster from official Cook County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-12. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Illinois election office, or see the full Cook County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.