Results of the Illinois State Bar Association Judicial Advisory Poll for the 2016 Primary Election have been released and one area judge scored very high with an average of 98, just shy of the maximum of 100. Associate Judge Brad Paisley notched 100’s on Integrity, Court Management, Health, and Sensitivity. Candidates must have a 65% or higher rating regarding Meets Requirements of Office in order to be recommended, and Paisley garnered a 98.33% rating in that category. Paisley told Regional Radio News these polls are conducted every time there is an election that has an open position.

Paisley says he was pleased with the high numbers he received.

Paisley is running unopposed for Resident Circuit Judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, which is vacant due to former judge Ron Spears retiring last December. Paisley says there may be big shoes to fill, but noted Spears as a mentor and inspiration to him.

The term is for six years and following the November elections, the first day of the term is December 5, 2016.