The 3rd Circuit in Illinois is part of the Fifth Judicial District.

The following judicial races will appear on the 2008 ballot in the 3rd Circuit:

Hopkins Vacancy - Appellate Court

• James M. Wexstten (D)

Ferguson Vacancy - Circuitwide

• Dennis R. Ruth (D)

Byron Vacancy - Resident - Madison County

• Richard L. Tognarelli (D)

The following judicial retention questions (yes or no) will appear on the November ballot:

Retentions - Appellate

• Richard P. Goldenhersh

The following counties comprise the 3rd Circuit:

• Bond
• Madison