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Michael J. Zink

Democratic

Circuit Court Judge, 20th Subcircuit (Converted from Associate Judgeship of Haracz)

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Overview

Michael J. Zink was appointed to the Circuit Court in December 2024 and serves in the First Municipal Division hearing civil cases, including landlord-tenant and personal injury matters.1 Before his appointment, he spent 20 years as an associate and equity partner at Starr, Bejgiert, Zink & Rowells.1

Campaign money

Reporting period
April 1 to June 30, 2026
Raised
$0
Cash on hand
$9,729

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Michael J Zink

Endorsements and bar evaluations

  • Chicago Federation of Labor2Union
  • IBEW Local 1343Union
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 1508Union
  • Personal PAC9
  • 47th Ward Democrats4Party
  • Chicago Bar Association: “Qualified”5
  • Chicago Council of Lawyers: “Qualified”6
  • Illinois State Bar Association: “Qualified”1
  • Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening: 9 of 11 other member groups rated this judge “Recommended”, 2 “Qualified”.7 Each group’s rating (PDF)

Sources

  1. Cook County Judicial Evaluations - Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  2. MARCH 17, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  3. March 17, 2026 Primary Election Local 134 Endorsed Candidates, IBEW Local 134. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  4. Endorsements - 47th Ward Democrats, 47th Ward Democrats. 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. IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  9. Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.