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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate/Juvenile Division), Fayette County

Full term commencing 2/9/2027

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

What this office does: The probate/juvenile judge oversees wills, estates, guardianships and adoptions, and hears cases involving children, including delinquency, abuse and neglect.

One candidate is on the ballot. Ohio prints no party labels for common pleas judges.

Carole L. Pontious

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