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On the BALLOT, YOU'RE the JUDGE.

Get to know your Ohio Judicial Candidates

How To Evaluate Judicial Candidates

Judicial elections are different from executive and legislative races, and that makes it necessary to take a different approach when we evaluate judicial candidates.

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What's At Stake?

In 2024, Ohio voters will elect judges to serve on courts at all levels, including:

  • The Ohio Supreme Court
  • Common Pleas Courts
  • Juvenile Courts
  • Domestic Relations Courts
  • Probate Courts
  • Courts of Appeals
  • County Courts

Every county will vote for judges on courts that operate at the statewide level, like courts of appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. Other courts operate at the local level and those elections will vary by county. Visit "Find You Candidates" in the menu above to see the judicial candidates who will appear on your ballot this year.

2024 Deadlines

Voter Registration

Primary Election

February 20, 2024

General Election

October 07, 2024

Voting in Ohio


Elections

Primary Election

March 19, 2024

General Election

November 05, 2024

Polls open Election Days:
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Judicial Candidates by County

Voters in some Ohio counties will elect municipal court judges in 2023. Select your county to see if your area will be choosing judges this year.

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The Ohio Judicial System

The Ohio Constitution creates three branches of government: the executive (governor), the legislative (Ohio General Assembly), and the judicial (courts).

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What Judges Do

The Ohio Constitution creates three branches of government: the executive (governor), the legislative (Ohio General Assembly), and the judicial (courts).

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Ohio's Court System

The Ohio Constitution creates three branches of government: the executive (governor), the legislative (Ohio General Assembly), and the judicial (courts).

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Voting in Ohio

Voting in Ohio is easier than ever before. All voters may vote by absentee mail-in ballot or by voting in person during early-voting hours.

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Resources

Scroll to find quick links for candidates, voters and media.

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FAQ

Get answers to some of the most popular questions regarding elections in Ohio, judicial candidates and more.

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