Republicans won overwhelming victories in all three Ohio Supreme Court races on Tuesday, expanding the majority they have held for nearly 40 years, according to multiple reports.
Republicans held a 4-3 majority on the court before Election Day, but have held a 6-1 majority since then. obtain Added 2 more seats. Incumbent Democratic Judge Michael Donnelly lost to Republican Judge Megan Shanahan.
In the race between the two incumbents, Republican Judge Joseph Deters defeated Democratic Judge Melody Stewart. Gov. Mike DeWine is not running for re-election in his own seat. appointed It asked Stewart to complete his term in December 2022 to fill the vacancy. (Related: Exclusive: Red State Supreme Court Helps Trans Activists Coordinate Event Featuring ‘Gender Identity’ Training)
Lordstown, Ohio – May 3: Vote stickers for Ohio voters who voted during the primary voting on May 3, 2022 in Lordstown, Ohio. Former President Donald Trump recently endorsed J.D. Vance in the Ohio Republican Senate primary. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Republican candidate Judge Daniel hawkins safe Deters’ seat was defeated by Democratic candidate Judge Lisa Forbes. Hawkins will serve out the remainder of his six-year term, ending in December 2026.
An Ohio judge blocked the state’s abortion ban in October, but after voters approved last year’s amendment making abortion a constitutional right, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost decided to block the state’s abortion ban in part. continues to defend. According to to Reuters. This issue may currently be end All the way to the state supreme court.
Candidates and outside groups spent more than $900,000 on television ads during the campaign. According to Estimates from the Brennan Center for Justice.
Republican State Leadership Committee Judicial Integrity Initiative (JFI) announced In August, seven-figure investments were made in key judicial races in six states, including Ohio, to “ensure that conservative justices continue to have a voice on the court and allow liberals to take advantage of their majorities.” The aim is to prevent the courts from enacting their radical policies.
May, National Democratic Redistricting Commission and Planned Parenthood Vote announced A $5 billion effort targeting races in the same states: Arizona, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas.
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