Patton was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Rock Island 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.
Circuit Court Judge Terence M. Patton faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit, per the county's certified sample ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.
Circuit judges are the trial judges of Illinois' main trial courts. This is a yes or no retention vote, not a contest between candidates. Under Article VI, Section 12 of the Illinois Constitution, the names of judges seeking retention are put to voters separately and without party labels, on the sole question of whether each judge should be retained for another term, per the Illinois General Assembly's copy of the Constitution.
The 14th Judicial Circuit covers Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside counties, and voters across all four counties vote on this question. A judge needs a yes vote from three-fifths (60 percent) of those voting on the question to be retained.
Terence (Terry) M. Patton is a circuit judge and the presiding judge for Henry County, per the Rock Island County judges directory.
Official source: Illinois Constitution, Article VI (Judiciary), Rock Island County: judges directory
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Terence M. Patton is a sitting judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit, which covers Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties; he was sworn in as a circuit judge in 2019 after previously serving as Henry County State's Attorney, per the Dispatch Argus. He faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Who is running for Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Terence M. Patton (14th Judicial Circuit) in 2026?
One candidate was tracked for Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Terence M. Patton (14th Judicial Circuit) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terence M. Patton. Candidate information follows official Rock Island County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Terence M. Patton (14th Judicial Circuit) 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 Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Terence M. Patton (14th Judicial Circuit) race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Illinois certifies on December 4. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Rock Island County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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