More About Dark Money
The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University’s Buying Time project has been tracking political ads in judicial races for more than 20 years.
You can find more information about secret or dark money on the following sites:
- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University
- Buying Time 2022 – Ohio: This page features Ohio Supreme Court television advertisements from the 2022 election cycle.
- The Politics of Judicial Elections, 2021–2002: This report examines money spent in races for state supreme courts across the country.
- Be sure to check out their helpful section on Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission.
- Campaign Legal Center
- Find out more about dark money in our elections.
- Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about dark money and politics.
- Open Secrets
- Explore this comprehensive guide on the basics of dark money.
Preparing for Elections
Resources to Prepare for the Ohio Supreme Court Elections
We are at a critical point right now where state supreme courts are more important than ever. We have the power to shape our Supreme Court if we vote. There are three races for seats on the Ohio Supreme Court this year.
The 2024 General Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. Ohioans, you must be registered to vote by October 7, and early in-person voting starts October 8.
The Ohio Supreme Court wields enormous power, yet it isn’t always obvious how to get to know the judicial candidates who may ultimately carry out this responsibility. Voters need to know whether a candidate will be fair, impartial, and independent in their administration of justice. Where other candidates for office can make campaign promises, judicial candidates cannot.
There are some other resources that can also help:
- Judicialvotescount.org is a voter guide hosted by the Ohio State Bar Association where Ohio voters can read what candidates say about themselves.
- Keep an eye on upcoming debates and forums. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court.