Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division

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Term

6 years

Candidates

2

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A juvenile court judge hears cases involving children, including delinquency, abuse and neglect, custody and child support.

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Susan Luken

No party listed

Magistrate, Hamilton County Probate Court

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• Pledges to hold juvenile offenders accountable.
• Supports evidence-based programs and law enforcement partnerships.

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1. Pledges to hold juvenile offenders accountable.

   Susan Luken for Juvenile Court

   Campaign website · Susan Luken campaign · lukenforjuvenilecourt.com

   “As Juvenile Court Judge, I will enforce the law fairly, hold offenders accountable, support victims”

2. Supports evidence-based programs and law enforcement partnerships.

   Susan Luken for Juvenile Court

   Campaign website · Susan Luken campaign · lukenforjuvenilecourt.com

   “I will support evidence-based programs and strong partnerships with law enforcement, schools, children's services, and community organizations.”

Kari L. Bloom

No party listedIncumbent

Judge, Hamilton County Juvenile Court

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