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Keep Judge Cusack Experience matters when every decision affects a life. Judge Tim Cusack has served on the bench since 2013, following 23 years as practicing attorney. Fairness.

Proven judgment. Respect for every person. Vote November 3 to Keep Cusack as Circuit Judge.

Experience matters in the courtroom. Before joining the bench, Judge Tim Cusack spent 23 years as a prosecutor, public d...
10/07/2026

Experience matters in the courtroom. Before joining the bench, Judge Tim Cusack spent 23 years as a prosecutor, public defender, and private attorney in state and federal courts.

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10/07/2026

Political parties argue about problems. Judge Cusack builds solutions. ⚖️

In fact, he's a founding member of each of these courts in Peoria County:

🎖️ Veterans Court: Helps veterans who served our country get back on track.
🧠 Mental Health Court: For non-violent offenders, it means treatment and rehabilitation instead of a revolving door.
🧒 Juvenile Justice System: It helps kids get clean, get back to school, and grow into healthy adults.

When it comes to the people in our community, Republican or Democrat should never matter. This is how a fair, impartial judge approaches the courtroom each day.

Local attorneys agree. In the 2026 ISBA Judicial Advisory Poll he was rated the only candidate RECOMMENDED in this race:
✅ Integrity: 95.8%
✅ Sensitivity to Diversity & Bias: 94.4%
✅ Impartiality: 90.9%
✅ Legal Ability: 89.2%

See the poll results below for yourself: https://www.isba.org/judicial-elections/counties/peoria

🗳️ Nov 3: Please vote to Keep Judge Tim Cusack for Peoria County Circuit Judge

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10/06/2026

14 years on the bench. 23 years of prior legal experience. A record you can trust.

Judge Tim Cusack is the only candidate recommended by the Illinois State Bar Association, earning an 89% recommendation from participating attorneys.

Keep experience, integrity, and impartiality on the bench. Keep Judge Tim Cusack.

10/01/2026

"It's about them, it's not me." That's the mantra Judge Tim Cusack brings to the bench every day.

Everyone who walks into a Peoria County courtroom, no matter their background or affiliation, deserves to be seen as a person, heard fully, and judged only by the facts and the law.

In Part 2 of our series, Judge Cusack explains how his work as a public defender, prosecutor, and private attorney taught him to recognize implicit bias and keep it out of his decisions.

🎥 Watch the full video, then join us in keeping a fair, experienced judge on the bench.

🗳️ Vote Judge Tim Cusack for Peoria County Circuit Judge on Tuesday, November 3rd.

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09/30/2026

The decisions made in a courtroom can impact a person’s family, finances and future.

That’s why experience, knowledge of the law and sound judgment matter when choosing who sits on the bench.

Learn more about Judge Tim Cusack’s experience at KeepJudgeCusack.com.

09/29/2026

Integrity in each decision. Impartiality in every hearing. Respect for every person.

Judge Tim Cusack explains how he puts these principles into practice:

Integrity: Following the law, even when a decision is unpopular - but ensuring he clearly explains why he ruled that way.

Impartiality: Giving both sides an opportunity to be heard and deciding each case on its merits.

Sensitivity to bias: Seeing the human being before the court and refusing to let someone’s status, background or perceived importance influence the outcome.

As he states, “It’s about them. It’s not about me.”

Watch Judge Cusack discuss what these responsibilities mean in his courtroom every day.

Learn more at KeepJudgeCusack.com. And, please vote for Judge Tim Cusack on November 3rd.

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09/28/2026

Legal ability matters.

Judges need to understand the law, apply it to the facts, and make fair, well-reasoned decisions.

Judge Tim Cusack’s experience and demonstrated legal ability help guide the decisions he makes every day on the bench.

Learn more at KeepJudgeCusack.com.

09/25/2026

Only one candidate in this race is recommended by the ISBA Judicial Advisory Poll and the numbers speak for themselves.

In the 2026 Illinois State Bar Association Judicial Advisory Poll, Judge Tim Cusack received an 89% recommendation rating, along with strong marks across the categories evaluated by attorneys familiar with the candidates.

Judicial experience, legal ability and preparedness matter. The bar poll gives voters another resource to consider as they learn more about the candidates for Peoria County Circuit Judge.

Learn more about Judge Tim Cusack and his experience at KeepJudgeCusack.com.

09/24/2026

This is NOT a popularity contest. It’s an anonymous assessment for both candidates delivered by the Peoria County’s legal professionals that know their legal ability and professional character best.

In the ISBA Judicial Advisory Poll, attorneys with sufficient professional knowledge of the candidates confidentially evaluate their qualifications, including integrity, impartiality, legal ability, temperament, and court management.

In this race, Judge Tim Cusack is the only candidate rated “Recommended” by the attorneys who responded.

Hear Judge Cusack explain why the judgment of those who regularly see the candidates’ work matters when voters evaluate who should serve on the bench.

See the results for yourself 👇
🔗 https://www.isba.org/judicial-elections/counties/peoria

Learn more at KeepJudgeCusack.com.



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09/24/2026

Early voting begins today in Peoria County.

I encourage everyone to take the time to make their voice heard in the November 3rd General Election. Early voting is available beginning September 24 through November 2.

For information on early voting, registration, and voting locations, visit PeoriaElections.gov.

I’m grateful to everyone who takes the time to participate in our local elections and in our community.

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