Vacancy of Henry R. Simmons, Jr.

For Cook County Circuit Judge (Countywide)

Democratic Primary:

- Michael A. Forti
     - Present Duties: Attorney with the City of Chicago - Law Department
     - Website: http://www.michaelfortiforjudge.com/
     - Campaign Committee: Friends for Forti

- Jessica A. O'Brien
     - Present Duties: Attorney with the State of Illinois - Department of Revenue
     - Campaign Committee: Jessica O'Brien for Judge Committee

- James A. Wright
     - Present Duties: Private Practice
     - Website: http://www.wright4judge.com/
     - Campaign Committee: Friends to Elect James A Wright

Republican Primary:

- The filing period has ended and no candidate filed for the party's nomination for this position.

ENDORSEMENTS:
- Cook County Democratic Party: Forti

NEWS:
- 10/25/11 - Chicago Tribune: Cook County judge appointed by state high court lives in Will County
- 09/22/11 - FWIW Blog: Long time court administrator appointed to Cook County bench