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Four Republicans Vie for Ohio Supreme Court Seat in 2026

4/10/2026

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Four Republicans are running in Ohio's 2026 primary to challenge incumbent Justice Jennifer Brunner, the sole Democrat on the Ohio Supreme Court.
The four candidates are Judges Andrew King, Jill Flagg Lanzinger, Ron Lewis, and former Judge Colleen O'Donnell.
Lanzinger is a crime victim and O'Donnell emphasizes strict legal interpretation.
A new law requiring partisan labels could influence the election, and the court currently has a six-to-one Republican majority.

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Story summary

Four Republicans are running in Ohio's 2026 primary to challenge incumbent Justice Jennifer Brunner, the sole Democrat on the Ohio Supreme Court.
The four candidates are Judges Andrew King, Jill Flagg Lanzinger, Ron Lewis, and former Judge Colleen O'Donnell.
Lanzinger is a crime victim and O'Donnell emphasizes strict legal interpretation.
A new law requiring partisan labels could influence the election, and the court currently has a six-to-one Republican majority.