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Ohio State Government November 6, 2012 Election
Justice; Ohio State Supreme Court; 6 Year Term Starting 1/2/13 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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William M. O'Neill Click here for more information about this candidate 2,038,590 votes 52.33%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
  • Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Ohio University, 1969; Juris Doctor, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 1979
  • Registered Nurse, Huron School of Nursing, Associate, 2001
  • Judge, 11th District Court of Appeals, 1997-2007
  • Assistant Attorney General, State of Ohio 1984-96
Robert R. Cupp Click here for more information about this candidate 1,856,752 votes 47.67%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Justice, Ohio Supreme Court (2007-present)
  • Ohio Northern University, B.A. (Political Science), J.D. (law)
  • Judge, Court of Appeals, Third District (2003-2006)
  • Former state senator, four terms
  • Senate President Pro Tempore
  • Former Lima city prosecutor and assistant law director; former Allen County Commissioner
  • 25 years in private law practice

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