Judith C. Rice
Democratic
Appellate Court Judge, 1st District (Vacancy of Hoffman)
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Overview
Judith C. Rice was elected to the Cook County Circuit Court in 2014.1 She manages ten domestic violence courtrooms and fifteen judges.1 She led initiatives to expand access to protection orders and improve court services.2 Before becoming a judge, she was Chicago's city treasurer, an assistant corporation counsel, a prosecutor, and a banking executive.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $530
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for Judge Judith C. Rice
Endorsements and bar evaluations
For the Appellate Court election
- Chicago Bar Association: “Qualified”6
- Chicago Council of Lawyers: “Qualified”7
- Illinois State Bar Association: “Qualified”1
- Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening: 6 of 11 other member groups rated this judge “Recommended”, 3 “Highly Recommended”, 1 “Highly Qualified”, 1 “Qualified”.8 Each group’s rating (PDF)
For retention as a circuit judge
Yes means the group recommends keeping the judge in office.
- Chicago Bar Association: “Qualified”6
- Chicago Council of Lawyers: “Qualified”7
- Illinois State Bar Association: “Yes”1
- Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening: All 11 other member groups that rated this judge said “Yes”.8 Each group’s rating (PDF)
Sources
- Cook County Judicial Evaluations - Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Diversity Spotlight: Judge Judith C. Rice, LAGBAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- “Judge Smart” Guide - chicagobar.org, Chicago Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Cook County Democrats slate 5 judicial candidates, prepare for lean 2026 war chest, Injustice Watch. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Vote Smart: CBA Judicial Voter's Guide, General Election, November 3, 2026, Chicago Bar Association. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- Evaluation Report: Judges on the Ballot in the November 3, 2026 General Election, Chicago Council of Lawyers. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening, 2026 General Election ratings, Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.