Aletha Carver

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Aletha Carver

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Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 19, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Akron, 1989

Law

University of Akron School of Law, 1992

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Birthplace

Alliance, Ohio

Religion

Protestant

Profession

Attorney

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Aletha Carver (Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals. She lost in the Republican primary on March 19, 2024.

Carver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Aletha Carver was born in Alliance, Ohio. Carver's career experience includes working as an attorney. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron in 1989 and a law degree from the University of Akron School of Law in 1992.

Carver has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Stark County Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Ohio Board of Professional Conduct
• Canton Ballet
• OSBA Appellate Law Certification Committee
• Friends of the Children's Network
• Rotary Club of Jackson Township

Elections

2024

See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 2024

General election

General election for Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals

Robert G. Montgomery won election in the general election for Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert G. Montgomery (R)	100.0	575,625

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 575,625
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals

Robert G. Montgomery defeated Aletha Carver and Jeff Furr in the Republican primary for Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert G. Montgomery	59.1	92,093
	Submit photo	Aletha Carver	26.6	41,416
	Submit photo	Jeff Furr	14.3	22,275

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 155,784
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Carver in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Aletha Carver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carver's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an experienced attorney who has been practicing law for over 31 years. The focus of my practice has been appellate law both in the public and private sectors.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I have the experience that matters to serve on the Fifth District Court of Appeals. I developed this experience by working at the Fifth District Court of Appeals for 12 years as a staff attorney. In that capacity, I assisted in researching and drafting over 1,000 appellate court decisions. I currently work at the Fifth District Court of Appeals as the Court's mediation attorney.
• I am also a certified appellate law specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association. I am 1 of only 25 attorneys in the state of Ohio who has this certification and the only certified candidate in my race.
• I have experience representing clients in private practice before various state appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

n/a

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am dedicated to public service and I have spent the majority of my career helping people in the court system. I'm a good listener, patient, approachable and will be fair and impartial on the bench.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities include reading briefs, attending oral arguments and issuing timely and well-written appellate court decisions.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

I will fairly and impartially apply the law as written to the facts of each case. I respect the three branches of government, and I understand each branch has a separate and distinct role to play in our government. Judges should interpret the law based on precedent and avoid results-oriented decisions. Judges should act professionally at all times to their fellow jurists and those parties who appear before them. Above all, judges should maintain the highest level of ethics and morals to ensure the integrity of the judiciary.

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Yes

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

My rating by the Stark County Bar Association was "highly recommended."

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I knew early in my career that I wanted to serve as an appellate court judge as this is the area of the law that most interests me. I took employment opportunities over the course of my career that allowed me to develop well-rounded appellate skills.

Do you believe that Bar Association ratings are an accurate reflection of a judge’s ability?

Yes

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Delaware County Republican Central Committee; Fairfield County Republican Executive Committee; Votes for Women (Stark County)

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Aletha Carver campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals	Lost primary	$26,975	$74,381
Grand total			$26,975	$74,381
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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