Judges & courts

Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Unexpired term ending 1/3/2029

Vote for: 1
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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Sarah Henry

No party listed

Magistrate

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Pledges to track her own decisions and sentencing ranges.
Proposes making court schedules more convenient for the public.

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Pledges to track her own decisions and sentencing ranges.
Sarah Henry - Ballotpedia
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“Sarah will insist on tracking her decisions and sentencing ranges.”
Proposes making court schedules more convenient for the public.
Sarah Henry - Ballotpedia
Other · Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · ballotpedia.org
“The public is forced to come downtown at inconvenient times, wait in long lines, and linger in crowded courtrooms waiting for their cases.”

Chris McDowell

No party listedIncumbent

Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

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No documented position found.

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