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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division

Full term commencing 2/9/2027

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1
Term
6 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A probate judge oversees estates, wills, guardianships, adoptions and marriage licenses in Lucas County.

Shelly Kennedy filed for this seat and withdrew (candidate list, invalid candidates).

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  • Jaime AgnewNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Tom PuffenbergerNo party listed

    • Proposes modernizing how the public interacts with Probate Court.
    • Proposes a clearer Probate Court website with common answers.

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