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Campaign Updates

The latest news, press coverage, and campaign updates from Judge Patrick King's race for Madison County Circuit Judge.

Endorsement•September 2026•Campaign Release

Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor Endorses Judge Patrick G. King

The Friends of Patrick King campaign released an endorsement announcement featuring Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor and Judge Patrick G. King.

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Video Feature•September 2026•Campaign Video

Judge Patrick King Discusses Service, Family, and Fair Courts at Historic Leclaire Field

A new campaign video filmed at Historic Leclaire Field in Edwardsville focuses on Judge Patrick King's appointment to the bench, civil courtroom assignment, family life, and view of public service in Madison County.

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Press Coverage•September 2026•Collinsville Daily News

Meet the Candidate: Patrick King for 3rd Circuit Judge

The Collinsville Daily News featured Judge Patrick King in its local candidate coverage, giving voters another place to learn about his background, service, and campaign for the Third Judicial Circuit.

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Election Reference•2026•Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia Lists Patrick G. King in 2026 Illinois 3rd Circuit Court Race

Ballotpedia maintains election and candidate information pages for races across the country. Its candidate page for Patrick G. King lists him in the Illinois 3rd Circuit Court 2nd Subcircuit race and includes the November 3, 2026 general election date.

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Appointment•February 21, 2025•Madison County Courthouse

Patrick G. King Unanimously Appointed as Circuit Judge by Illinois Supreme Court

Justice David Overstreet of the Illinois Supreme Court administered the oath of office to Judge King at the Madison County Courthouse, surrounded by family, friends, courthouse staff, attorneys, and fellow judges.

Rating•2026•Illinois State Bar Association

ISBA Advisory Poll: Patrick King Rated 92.86 — Recommended

The Illinois State Bar Association's 2026 Judicial Advisory Poll reported a 92.86 overall rating for Judge King from participating attorney respondents and marked him Recommended. Candidates who receive 60% or more favorable responses from attorney respondents are rated Recommended.

Campaign•September 2025•Campaign Announcement

Judge King Announces Election Campaign for Madison County Circuit Judge

Judge Patrick G. King officially announced his campaign for the 2nd Subcircuit seat in the November 2026 General Election, running on his record of judicial integrity and deep community roots.

More Coverage Coming Soon

As the November 2026 election approaches, check back for endorsements, event coverage, and press features.

Media Inquiries

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