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The gavel at the Norris Legislative Chamber in the State Capitol on the opening day of the Nebraska legislative session, in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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The gavel at the Norris Legislative Chamber in the State Capitol on the opening day of the Nebraska legislative session, in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nati Harnik

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Your guide to the 2024 Cook County judicial elections

Primary ballots include a slew of judges who could have big impacts on the county’s criminal justice system.

The gavel at the Norris Legislative Chamber in the State Capitol on the opening day of the Nebraska legislative session, in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nati Harnik
By Ellie Gilbert-Bair
   

Candidates for president, Congress and state senate might be familiar, but have you ever been at a loss when voting for judges?

Reset learns what you should know about judicial elections in Cook County before filling out your primary ballot.

GUEST: Jonah Newman, managing editor, Injustice Watch

ts include a slew of judges who could have big impacts on the county’s criminal justice system.

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