For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division) (Full Term Commencing 1/3/2027)
Summit County, Ohio
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
John Greven is an Akron attorney and 2026 Republican candidate for Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division, term commencing January 3, 2027.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Kelly L. McLaughlin is a Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division judge who previously served as a Domestic Relations Court magistrate and chief magistrate.
Nonpartisan
L. Mialon Morris is a private attorney practicing criminal, family, probate, and eviction law and a 2026 Democratic candidate for Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division.
Sources: boe.ohio.gov23