Margaret “Peggy” O’Connell
Current Circuit Court Judge - Felony Division
I am a Democrat because I believe in individual liberty, the preservation of the rule of law and the fact that we are all responsible for our entire community.
Accomplishments
In 2020 I was the first female and the first Democrat elected directly from the private sector to serve as a Circuit Court Judge
Prior to my election I spent years doing appellate work
I have argued cases in both the Appellate Court and Supreme Court
Priorities When Elected
Access to the courts and justice
Transparency of the judicial process
Peggy Deserves Your Vote Because…
I have shown my commitment to our community and to the judicial process for the past 5 years. As the Presiding Judge of the felony division I have helped to support and oversee our specialty courts to the benefit of many individuals.