Judicial Candidate Questionnaire
We are 48th Ward Democrats working together to get progressive Dems elected up and down the ballot.

Please answers the questions this questionnaire to the best of your abilities. Your responses will help us make endorsement decisions and may be used to communicate the differences between candidates to 48th Ward Dems members.

Please be candid, complete, and forthright in your responses. Candidates who complete a questionnaire by January 22, 2026 will be invited to interview with the 48th Ward Democrats Endorsement Committee. 

For additional upcoming events and ways to get involved, see: www.48thwarddems.org. 
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Part 1: Candidate and Campaign Information
Please use this section to tell us about the basics of your campaign organization.
First Name *
Last Name *
Cell phone *
Email address *
Zip code *
Position you are running for *
Campaign Committee name *
Campaign Office Address *
Campaign Manager's name *
Campaign Manager's email address *
Campaign Manager's phone number *
Campaign Social Media handles and platforms *
Part 2: Personal and Professional Background
Please use this section to tell us about yourself.

1. Briefly describe your professional background and history. Please include a link to your CV/resume.

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2. What legal experience do you have that will lend itself to being an effective jurist?

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3. Briefly describe your experience in the courtroom.

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4. How do you feel that diversity, equity, and inclusion relates to the practice of law and the equal administration of justice?

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5. Describe one memorable case from your career and how you believe it would affect position as a judge.

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6. Briefly describe any past involvement or leadership positions in any Bar association or legal organization.

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7. Please describe any public service (legal or otherwise) or pro bono legal services to which you’ve devoted significant time.

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8. What personal qualities do you possess that would make you uniquely qualified to be a judge?

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9. Please state why you are seeking the endorsement of the 48th Ward Dems.

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10. Please list any other information you think may be helpful. *
Thank you!
Thank you so much for filling out our questionnaire. A member of the 48th Ward Dems will be in touch soon. 
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