THE 2026 RACES FOR OHIO SUPREME COURT

Two seats for the Ohio Supreme Court are on the November 2026 ballot.

Incumbent Democrat Justice Jennifer Brunner will face former judge Republican Colleen O’Donnell.

Incumbent Republican Justice Dan Hawkins will face Democrat First District Court of Appeals Judge Marilyn Zayas.

WHY WE SHOULD CARE ABOUT OHIO SUPREME COURT ELECTIONS

Ohio Supreme Court races are critically important because those elected make decisions that impact the daily lives of all Ohioans. The state’s highest court determines critical matters such as, whether utility companies can raise their rates and by how much; how insurance laws are interpreted; which government records are available to the public; the constitutionality of voting districts; if someone is to live or die because, when a defendant is sentenced to death, the case is appealed directly to the Ohio Supreme Court.

VOTING INFORMATION

Get information about voting at VoteOhio.gov and candidate information at VOTE411.