The 12th Circuit in Illinois is part of the Third Judicial District.

The following judicial races will appear on the 2008 ballot in the 12th Circuit:

A Vacancy - 2nd Subcircuit

• Jeff Allen (D)
• Elizabeth Dow (R)

A Vacancy - 3rd Subcircuit

• Sarah Jones (D)
• Ray Nash (R)

A Vacancy - 4th Subcircuit

• Paula A. Gomora (D)
• Derek W. Ewanic (R)

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

Retentions - Circuit

• Amy M. Bertani-Tomczak
   
• Gerald R. Kinney
   
• Stephen D. White
   
• Susan T. O'Leary
   
• Carla Alessio Policandriotes
   
• Richard C. Schoenstedt
   
• Dick Siegel

The following counties comprise the 12th Circuit:

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