Former Ohio Supreme Court justices join tour for independent, nonpartisan judiciary

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 717

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Three former Ohio Supreme Court justices marched to their former workplace last week as part of a national movement to emphasize the importance of judicial independence.

The justices also decried the state law that requires partisan labels on state supreme court races, an Ohio Supreme Court decision to allow judges to endorse political candidates, and movements throughout the country to politicize judges’ seats.

“When average citizens start to talk about judges and justices by …

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