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Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Unexpired term ending 1/14/2029

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Term
6 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A Common Pleas judge in the General Division presides over felony criminal cases and civil lawsuits in Hamilton County.

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Manisha Kotian

No party listed

Attorney

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  • Supports court hours that fit working residents' schedules.
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  1. Supports court hours that fit working residents' schedules.

    Manisha Kotian - Ballotpedia

    Other · Ballotpedia · Campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org

    “We need a "family-friendly" court with hours that reflect the reality of working residents.”
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Leah DinkelackerOfficial portrait — Hamilton County Courts

Leah Dinkelacker

No party listedIncumbent

Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

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