Cook County Circuit Court Judge Abbey Fishman Romanek faces a retention vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Park Ridge and Niles voters will see the question on their Cook County ballots, asking whether to keep her on the bench.

Retention races are nonpartisan yes-or-no questions. Fishman Romanek is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady.

Candidate information

  • Office sought: Illinois Circuit Court Judge, Cook County Circuit (retention)
  • Election: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Illinois General Election
  • Party: Nonpartisan
  • Current assignment: Courtroom 3008, Calendar 94, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago

Experience and public service

Fishman Romanek serves as a circuit court judge in Cook County, according to her court profile. She presides at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago.

No additional career history, education or prior public service details were available from reviewed sources for this profile.

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