What to know about the 2022 Cook County judicial primaries

Voters often overlook judges on their ballots, but these seats hold a lot of power.

Electronic voting ballot
A Chicago polling judge validates an electronic ballot Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Associated Press
Electronic voting ballot
A Chicago polling judge validates an electronic ballot Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Associated Press

What to know about the 2022 Cook County judicial primaries

Voters often overlook judges on their ballots, but these seats hold a lot of power.

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If you’re prosecuted for a crime, file for divorce or contest a traffic ticket, you’ll come face-to-face with a judge. Voters sometimes underestimate the importance of judge races, so Injustice Watch put together a guide to judicial elections in next week’s Illinois primary.

Reset gets the lowdown on how to vote for judges.

GUEST: Maya Dukmasova, Injustice Watch reporter