Vacancy of Ronald R. Eckiss

For Circuit Judge - First Circuit (Resident - Williamson County)

Democratic Candidate:

- Andrea McNeill
     - Response to ICJL Questionnaire
     - Candidate Biography
     - Present Duties: Private Practice
     - Website: http://www.andreamcneillforjudge.com/ and Andrea McNeill for Judge (Facebook)
     - Campaign Committee: Andrea McNeill for Judge
     - Rated "Recommended" by the Illinois State Bar Association Bar Poll

Republican Candidate:

- Carolyn Smoot
     - Endorsed by JUSTPAC, the political action committee of the ICJL
     - Response to ICJL Questionnaire
     - Present Duties: Resident Circuit Judge - First Circuit (Williamson County)
     - Website: http://www.keepjudgesmoot.com/ & Keep Judge Smoot (Facebook)
     - Campaign Committee: Friends of Judge Carolyn Smoot
     - Rated "Recommended" by the Illinois State Bar Association Bar Poll

Bar Poll Results:

NEWS:
- 08/01/11 - Marion Daily Republican: McNeill enters race for seat on bench
- 06/16/11 - Southern Illinoisan: Judge Smoot to seek election
- 05/06/11 - Southern Illinoisan: Mark Kochan running for judge
- 11/18/10 - Southern Illinoisan: Smoot to take job as resident circuit judge
- 11/17/10 - ISBA News: Smoot appointed first female judge in Williamson County