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Hamilton County, OH November 4, 2008 Election
Judge; Court of Common Pleas; 6 Year Term Starting 1/01/09 Voter Information

6 Year Term. Salary: $ 110,050

To preside at trials of both civil and criminal cases; to supervise the jury commission, grand jury and other departments of the court

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Melba D. Marsh Click here for more information about this candidate 225,621 votes 100.00%

  • Occupation: Judge
  • B.A. - College of Mt. St. Joseph
  • Juris Doctor - University of Cincinnati College of Law
  • Former Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge
  • Appointed by Ohio Supreme Court to serve as a member of the "Ohio Commission on Racial Fairness"
  • Selected and trained by the Ohio Supreme Court to serve as an "ASTAR" judge (science and technology resource j udge)
Priorities:
  • Deliver just decisions in every case.
  • Stay abreast with current developments in the law.
  • Understand that the courtroom belongs to the people -- not judges.

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The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 5 questions on Pressing Issues, Implementation, Merit Selection, Evaluation, and Mandatory sentencing.

Official Information

Secretary of State

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