Williamson County is part of the First Circuit.

The following judicial races will appear on the 2008 ballot in Williamson County:

Hopkins Vacancy - Appellate Court

• James M. Wexstten (D)

Stewart Vacancy - Circuitwide

• Steve Stone (D)
• James R. "Randy" Moore (R)

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

Retentions - Appellate

• Richard P. Goldenhersh

Retentions - Circuit

• James R. "Jim" Williamson
   
• Stephen L. Spomer
   
• Phillip G. Palmer
   
• William J. Thurston
   

The following counties comprise the 1st Circuit:

• Alexander
• Jackson
• Johnson
• Massac
• Pope
• Pulaski
• Saline
• Union
• Williamson