| The Democrats | The Republican | |||
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WINNER Mary Jane Theis, incumbent |
21% Aurelia Marie Pucinski |
23% Joy Virginia Cunningham |
7% Thomas Flannigan |
UNOPPOSED James Gerald Riley |
The Chicago Bar Association has released its 2012 review for Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court:
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Mary Jane Theis (D): Highly Qualified
The Bar says, "Justice Theis is highly respected for her legal knowledge and experience, outstanding temperament, and unquestioned integrity.Justice Theis is intelligent, thoughtful, and dedicated to the law and our justice system."
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Aurelia Marie Pucinski (D): Qualified
The Bar says, "Justice Pucinski’s management experience, knowledge of administrative law, and commitment to public service would serve her well on the Illinois Supreme Court."
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Joy Virginia Cunningham (D): Highly Qualified
The Bar says, "Justice Cunningham is hardworking and well regarded for her legal knowledge and broad range of practice and judicial experience."
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Thomas Flannigan (R): Not Recommended
The Bar says, "At this stage of his career, Mr. Flannigan does not possess the requisite practice and appellate experience to serve as a Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court."
