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BLOOMINGTON — A McLean County judge sanctioned for violating ethics rules has not been recommended for retention by his colleagues, according to results of an advisory poll by the Illinois State Bar Association.

Eleventh Judicial Circuit Judge Scott Drazewski fell short of the 60 percent score required for a recommendation. He received a 40.15 rating for meeting the requirements of office and 26.72 percent for integrity in the survey, released Wednesday that included responses from 168 lawyers related to 11th Circuit judges.

When he faces voters Nov. 8, Drazewski must receive 65 percent approval to remain in office.

Drazewski returned to work Sept. 1 from a four-month unpaid suspension imposed by the Illinois Courts Commission for violating ethics standards. The discipline relates to Drazewski's decision to remain as judge in cases involving lawyer Joe Foley. Drazewski and Foley's wife at the time, Rebecca Foley, who also is a judge, were involved in an undisclosed romantic relationship.

Drazewski, first appointed associate judge in 1997, received marks above 80 percent for legal ability, court management and health.

Drazewski released a statement Friday on the bar poll numbers.