2026 Ballot Referenda
For many voters in the Fall 2026 election, there will be questions on the ballot about issues (referenda) in addition to individual Democratic vs. Republican contests. See below for the referenda, sorted by county.
Lake County 2026 Voters – Judicial Retention
In the November 2026 election, on the ballot for Lake County voters, there is a question about whether to retain judges Marnie Slavin and James Booras.
Here’s what you need to know:
Marnie Slavin was elected as a Democrat. She has chosen Democratic ballots in primary elections.
James Booras was elected as a Republican. He has chosen Republican ballots in primary elections.
It was great to see so many folks – some familiar faces and several new ones – at our latest Tenth Dems “Let’s Talk Politics” conversation, held along with McHenry Dems, in Wonder Lake.
Nearly 30 people came out on a very rainy Saturday to discuss what’s on their minds and ways we can work to elect even more Democrats, including in McHenry County. Now’s the time to do that, and people across the 10th District are rolling up their sleeves to help get it done.
Join the conversation! Our next Tenth Dems “Let’s Talk Politics” conversation, co-hosted by McHenry Dems, is Saturday, September 19, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, 7602 Hancock Drive, in Wonder Lake. Free admission. Open to Democrats. RSVP: tenthdems.org/WonderLake
Our “Let’s Talk Politics” series is a moderated discussion that provides opportunities for Democrats in and around the 10th Congressional District to talk with one another about important issues of the day. There’s a lot to chat about, so come on out.
Hope to see you then!
Thanks to everyone who helped organize a lively conversation and to the more than 40 folks who came out to our latest Tenth Dems “Let’s Talk Politics,” which we did along with our Grant Township Democrats and Antioch Township Democrats friends.
Democrats are energized and ready for change all over the 10th District. That’s why we’ve been doing a lot to support candidates like the ones who joined us — State Senate candidate Karen Battaglia, State Rep candidate AJ Johnson, Lake County Board candidate Jose Martinez, and Lake County Treasurer candidate Sandy Hart — and why we’re fired up to do even more as Election Day approaches.
If you’d like to be a part of the next conversation, join us for “Let’s Talk Politics” in Wonder Lake on Saturday, September 19. RSVP: tenthdems.org/WonderLake — free admission and open to Democrats.
