Judges & courts

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Adams County

Full term commencing 2/9/2027

Vote for: 1
Term: 6 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A common pleas judge presides over felony criminal cases, larger civil lawsuits and other cases heard in the county's court of general jurisdiction.

Ohio prints no party labels for common pleas judges.

Candidates Compare by issue

Barbara Moore Holt

No party listed

Attorney; Adams County commissioner

The gist

Proposes a mentoring program at the Children's Home
Supports faster, more efficient court proceedings

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Proposes a mentoring program at the Children's Home
Candidate Profile: Barbara Moore Holt, Adams County Judge
Interview · People's Defender · Sep 22, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“she emphasized the need for a mentoring program at the Children’s Home, working with schools”
Supports faster, more efficient court proceedings
Candidate Profile: Barbara Moore Holt, Adams County Judge
Interview · People's Defender · Sep 22, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“we need to do a better job being efficient in court to get things moving along.”

Lisa Ann Rothwell

No party listed

Attorney

The gist

Proposes a mediation program for juvenile court
Proposes attendance contracts for students over 18
Pledges not to accept super PAC money

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Proposes a mediation program for juvenile court
Candidate Profile: Lisa Rothwell, Independent Candidate, Adms County Judge
Interview · People's Defender · Sep 4, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“She also hopes to implement the mediation program for juvenile court.”
Proposes attendance contracts for students over 18
Candidate Profile: Lisa Rothwell, Independent Candidate, Adms County Judge
Interview · People's Defender · Sep 4, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“I want to add adult responsibility contracts for those students who have already turned 18”
Pledges not to accept super PAC money
Candidate Profile: Lisa Rothwell, Independent Candidate, Adms County Judge
Interview · People's Defender · Sep 4, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“She made it clear that she will not accept money from super PACs or promote politics.”

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