Republican Ohio Supreme Court makes Ohio first in nation to allow political endorsements from judges

By: Marilou Johanek

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 1,027

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Essentially the Ohio Supreme Court, without benefit of briefs, a full hearing, or public feedback, just decided Ohio is now the only state in the nation that permits judges to make partisan endorsements.

– Catherine Turcer, Executive Director of Common Cause Ohio.

You read that right. Ohio’s highest court issued an out-of-the blue ruling with profound implications for an even more …

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