Judge of the Court of Appeals (9th District)

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Term

6 years

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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 Lorain, Medina, Summit and Wayne counties. This seat was held by Judge Donna J. Carr, who retired.

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