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The Ohio Supreme Court
State supreme court decisions in Ohio have wide-ranging implications, influencing taxation, government scope, education, healthcare, commerce and liability limits. These decisions affect both individual lives and the state’s economic health. A stable legal environment is crucial for business growth and job creation.
During election season, the OACJ plays a key role in elevating information about Ohio Supreme Court candidates who demonstrate a principled commitment to interpreting the law as written, rather than legislating from the bench. Because judicial races often receive limited attention, the OACJ works to ensure voters have the knowledge they need to make informed choices in contests that have long-term implications for Ohio’s legal and economic environment.
VOTING INFORMATION 
Justice Dan Hawkins is running for re-election to the Ohio Supreme Court for a full term commencing in January 2027. He was first elected in November 2024, and prior to the Ohio Supreme Court, Justice Hawkins served at the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.
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Colleen O'Donnell is running for election to the Ohio Supreme Court for a full term commencing in January 2027. Most recently, she served as a U.S. Immigration Judge in Laredo, Texas, and she previously spent nearly a decade on the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.
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