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Justice of the Supreme Court

Full term commencing 1/1/2027

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6 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, the state's highest court, hears appeals, decides questions of Ohio law and the state constitution, and oversees the practice of law in Ohio.

The seat held by Justice Daniel R. Hawkins.

Marilyn Zayas

Democratic

Judge, First District Court of Appeals

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Daniel R. HawkinsOfficial portrait — Supreme Court of Ohio

Daniel R. Hawkins

RepublicanIncumbent

Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court · Columbus

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