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Terence M. Patton

Nonpartisan · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

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Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Terence M. Patton (14th Judicial Circuit)Illinois · 2026Rock Island County sample ballot
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Terence M. Patton is a sitting judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit, which covers Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties; he was sworn in as a circuit judge in 2019 after previously serving as Henry County State's Attorney, per the Dispatch Argus. He faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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