Chief Illiniwek Posted November 2, 2019 at 01:00 PM Share Posted November 2, 2019 at 01:00 PM Former Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier announced he'll resign his seat on the court effective Dec. 6, 2020. His term expires in 2024. He's requested his seat be filled by election, rather than appointment. He cited age as a factor. "I'm 79 years old and if i stay I'd be 84 when the term ends. I don't want to be on the court when someone might question whether or not I'm as strong or as alert or able to do the job, I'd rather go out when I think I'm still at the top of my game." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmallie Posted November 2, 2019 at 01:14 PM Share Posted November 2, 2019 at 01:14 PM Not great news for us but I can understand wanting to relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted November 2, 2019 at 02:19 PM Share Posted November 2, 2019 at 02:19 PM Former Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier announced he'll resign his seat on the court effective Dec. 6, 2020. His term expires in 2024. He's requested his seat be filled by election, rather than appointment. He cited age as a factor. "I'm 79 years old and if i stay I'd be 84 when the term ends. I don't want to be on the court when someone might question whether or not I'm as strong or as alert or able to do the job, I'd rather go out when I think I'm still at the top of my game."He needs a lunch date with RBG and give her some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted November 2, 2019 at 05:57 PM Share Posted November 2, 2019 at 05:57 PM He needs a lunch date with RBG and give her some advice. Wouldn't accomplish anything as she would sleep through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted November 2, 2019 at 06:46 PM Share Posted November 2, 2019 at 06:46 PM He needs a lunch date with RBG and give her some advice. Wouldn't accomplish anything as she would sleep through it.Now that made me laugh. How true though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted November 3, 2019 at 01:56 AM Share Posted November 3, 2019 at 01:56 AM ^^^^ This !! ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted November 5, 2019 at 03:14 PM Share Posted November 5, 2019 at 03:14 PM "He's requested his seat be filled by election, rather than appointment", Does it matter what he prefers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyb82 Posted November 27, 2019 at 06:49 PM Share Posted November 27, 2019 at 06:49 PM "He's requested his seat be filled by election, rather than appointment", Does it matter what he prefers?Yes. I'd rather have him elected (who votes for state Supreme Court justices? No one, except people like us) than appointed by either Pritzker or whomever is in charge of that (judges voting? Still don't like it). Outcome will be much better if it's an election. Sent from my LM-G710VM using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markthesignguy Posted November 28, 2019 at 12:18 AM Share Posted November 28, 2019 at 12:18 AM I think it's code for his opinion of the powers that be........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted November 29, 2019 at 04:23 AM Share Posted November 29, 2019 at 04:23 AM I think it's code for his opinion of the powers that be........ An opinion generally shared by many people, not just here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukemason Posted December 5, 2019 at 10:32 PM Share Posted December 5, 2019 at 10:32 PM Republican Appellate Court Judge John Barberis is running for this. I know he is a strong believer in the 2nd Amendment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Q Public Posted December 6, 2019 at 03:57 PM Share Posted December 6, 2019 at 03:57 PM Republican Appellate Court Judge John Barberis is running for this. I know he is a strong believer in the 2nd Amendment. Then obviously he won't be appointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Observer Posted December 7, 2019 at 12:05 AM Share Posted December 7, 2019 at 12:05 AM Republican Appellate Court Judge John Barberis is running for this. I know he is a strong believer in the 2nd Amendment. Then obviously he won't be appointed. Illinois Supreme Court justices are elected, as prescribed in the Illinois Constitution. SECTION 12. ELECTION AND RETENTION (a ) Supreme, Appellate and Circuit Judges shall be nominated at primary elections or by petition. Judges shall be elected at general or judicial elections as the General Assembly shall provide by law. A person eligible for the office of Judge may cause his name to appear on the ballot as a candidate for Judge at the primary and at the general or judicial elections by submitting petitions. The General Assembly shall prescribe by law the requirements for petitions. See also - https://ballotpedia.org/Illinois_Supreme_Court Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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