Illinois Judicial Election Guide Now On-Line

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A non-partisan guide to candidates running for seats on Illinois supreme, appellate and circuit courts is available at www.ilcampaign.org.

“Most voters say they have too little information about candidates for judicial office, and many voters are surprised to see any judicial candidates on their Election Day ballots,” said Cynthia Canary, Director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR).

“This on-line voters guide will give voters a chance to find out who is running, consider their qualifications and find out why these candidates say they merit support,” Canary said. “The guide also reports the evaluations of the bar associations and provide links for voters to find out more information about the candidates.”

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here is the voter guide website

http://www.illinoisvotersguide.org/2008/about.php

"The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform
The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is a non-partisan public interest group, founded by the late Senator Paul Simon and former Illinois Lieutenant Governor, Bob Kustra. It conducts research and advocates reforms to reduce the influence of money in politics and to promote integrity, accountability, and transparency in government. ICPR works to improve judicial elections and promote voter education. ICPR has led the advocacy effort for a state-sponsored voters guide similar to those available to voters in half a dozen other states. "