Lisa Ann Rothwell
Candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Adams County, Full term commencing 2/9/2027
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
An Adams County attorney since 2006 whose practice has included mediation, family law and serving as a solicitor for towns; a former teacher, she started the EYES school-attendance program in 2022.
Documented positions
Education
Proposes attendance contracts for students over 18
ReportCandidate Profile: Lisa Rothwell, Independent Candidate, Adms County JudgeInterview · People's Defender · Sep 4, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“I want to add adult responsibility contracts for those students who have already turned 18”
Government & transparency
Pledges not to accept super PAC money
ReportCandidate Profile: Lisa Rothwell, Independent Candidate, Adms County JudgeInterview · People's Defender · Sep 4, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“She made it clear that she will not accept money from super PACs or promote politics.”
Courts & justice
Proposes a mediation program for juvenile court
ReportCandidate Profile: Lisa Rothwell, Independent Candidate, Adms County JudgeInterview · People's Defender · Sep 4, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“She also hopes to implement the mediation program for juvenile court.”
All sources (2)
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Adams County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Adams County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate Profile: Lisa Rothwell, Independent Candidate, Adms County Judge
Interview · People's Defender · Sep 4, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
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