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Ohio State Government November 4, 2008 Election
Justice; Ohio State Supreme Court; 6 Year Term Starting 1/2/09 Voter Information

6 Year Term. Salary: $141,600

Responsibilities: To hear all cases involving questions arising under the Ohio Constitution or statutes; to hear appeals decided by Courts of Appeals. The Supreme Court's decisions are final except in cases involving the U.S. Constitution, statutes or treaties.

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Evelyn L. Stratton Click here for more information about this candidate 2,660,072 votes 63.16%

  • Occupation: Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio, 1996- present
  • Judge, Franklin County Common Pleas Court, 1989-1996
  • Private law practice 1979-1988
  • The Ohio State University College of Law, 1979
  • The University of Akron, B.A. 1976
Priorities:
  • Continue to fairly and impartially decide cases before the Supreme Court
  • Mental health initiatives
  • Adoption law reforms
Peter M. Sikora Click here for more information about this candidate 1,551,751 votes 36.84%

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