The 1st Circuit in Illinois is part of the Fifth Judicial District.

The following judicial races will appear on the 2008 ballot in the 20th Circuit:

Hopkins Vacancy - Appellate Court

• James M. Wexstten (D)

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

Retentions - Appellate

• Richard P. Goldenhersh

Retentions - Circuit

• Michael J. O'Malley
   
• James W. Campanella
   
• Dennis Doyle
   
• Annette A. Eckert

The following counties comprise the 20th Circuit:

• Monroe
• Perry
• Randolph
• St. Clair
• Washington