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Kathleen Cunniff Ori

Democratic

Circuit Court Judge, 8th Subcircuit (Vacancy of Gamrath)

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Overview

Kathleen Cunniff Ori is a deputy supervisor in the labor and employment division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.1 She was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2007.1 Previously, she practiced at McGuireWoods and clerked for a U.S. District Court judge and a U.S. Appellate Court judge.2

Campaign money

Reporting period
April 1 to June 30, 2026
Raised
$0
Cash on hand
$6,797

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends to Elect Kathleen Cunniff Ori

Endorsements and bar evaluations

  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 1503Union
  • Chicago Federation of Labor8Union
  • Personal PAC9
  • 47th Ward Democratic Organization4Party
  • Chicago Bar Association: “Qualified”5
  • Chicago Council of Lawyers: “Qualified”6
  • Illinois State Bar Association: “Qualified”2
  • Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening: 8 of 11 other member groups rated this judge “Recommended”, 2 “Qualified”, 1 “Not Recommended”.7 Each group’s rating (PDF)

Sources

  1. “Judge Smart” Guide, Chicago Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  2. Cook County Judicial Evaluations, Illinois State Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  3. ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  4. Endorsements - 47th Ward Democrats, 47th Ward Democratic Organization. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  5. Vote Smart: CBA Judicial Voter's Guide, General Election, November 3, 2026, Chicago Bar Association. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  6. Evaluation Report: Judges on the Ballot in the November 3, 2026 General Election, Chicago Council of Lawyers. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  7. Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening, 2026 General Election ratings, Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  8. November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  9. Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.