These are the unofficial election results for contested races across McHenry County as of about 12:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford claimed victory in the Democratic race for the Illinois Supreme Court seat representing District 2. On the Republican ballot, former Lake County Sheriff and U.S. Senate candidate Mark Curran was leading.

Competitive races line both the Democratic and Republican ballots as early voting continues ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. Here's a round-up of who and what is on the ballot.

Three of the four Republican candidates for District 2 of the Illinois Supreme Court primary race spoke about their priorities and values.

Republican candidates up and down the ticket will attend a forum hosted by the McHenry County Township Republicans this Saturday.

Three candidates vying for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court this fall are “highly recommended” by Illinois State Bar Association, which ranks candidates running in judicial races.

A Cook County judge ruled Thursday that three candidates who were removed in April from the race for Illinois Supreme Court judge will be reinstated in the June 28 primary election.

A coalition of Northern Illinois chapters of the League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum May 17 focused on Illinois Supreme Court and Illinois Appellate Court judge seats in the Second District.