Judge of the Court of Appeals (8th District)

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Term

6 years

Candidates

1

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A court of appeals judge hears appeals from the common pleas, municipal and county courts in the district; each case is decided by a three-judge panel.

Judges are elected by voters in Cuyahoga County. This seat was held by Judge Mary Kilbane, who retired.

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