Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner: November election is litmus test for democracy

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 1,214

Last Updated: 12 hours, 42 minutes ago

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The lone Ohio Supreme Court justice with a “D” next to her name on the November general election ballot has sued to get rid of that party label, as part of her efforts to preserve what she says is a delicate balance between democracy and the rule of law.

Justice Jennifer Brunner has been on the state supreme court since 2021, after serving as the state’s secretary of state, working in private practice, and doing …

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