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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division), Highland County

Full term commencing 2/9/2027

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

What this office does: A common pleas judge in the general division presides over felony criminal cases and larger civil lawsuits in the county.

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

John W. Judkins

No party listed

Highland County Court judge; attorney

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