Cook County Circuit Court Judge Lewis Nixon faces a retention vote on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Voters will be asked a yes-or-no question: should Nixon remain on the bench?
Retention elections are nonpartisan. Nixon is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.
Candidate information
- Office sought: Illinois Circuit Court Judge, Cook County Circuit (retention)
- Election: Illinois General Election, Nov. 3, 2026
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Education: Juris doctor from DePaul University (1974); bachelor's degree from St. John's University (1971); high school diploma from John M. Harlan High School (1967)
Experience and public service
Nixon serves as an Illinois Circuit Court judge on the Cook County Circuit, according to BallotReady profile data. He also served as adjunct faculty at Roosevelt University.
No additional details about his tenure on the bench, notable rulings or judicial assignments were available from reviewed sources.
On the issues
No issue responses or policy statements from Nixon were available in reviewed sources for this profile.
Endorsements
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Candidate information in this profile is drawn from BallotReady profile and election data. The Park Ridge Wire did not receive questionnaire responses or campaign materials from this candidate.
