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Amy Koorn
Amy Koorn (Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division in Ohio. Koorn lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Although Ohio held partisan judicial primaries, general judicial elections were officially nonpartisan.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Monica Hawkins defeated Amy Koorn in the general election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Monica Hawkins (D) | 65.3 | 245,592 |
 | Amy Koorn (R) | 34.7 | 130,581 | |
| Total votes: 376,173 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Monica Hawkins defeated Lorie McCaughan in the Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monica Hawkins | 74.2 | 55,609 |
 | Lorie McCaughan | 25.8 | 19,382 | |
| Total votes: 74,991 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Amy Koorn defeated Bob Bracco in the Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Koorn | 67.5 | 30,414 |
 | Bob Bracco | 32.5 | 14,664 | |
| Total votes: 45,078 | |||
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Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[1]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[1]
- a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
- at least six years practiced in law; and
- under the age of 70.
Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Amy B. Koorn participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Amy B. Koorn's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) The fair and impartial application of law is always my first priority. That means I decide cases on their merit, not based on backgrounds or influence. I recognize that when individuals come to court, particularly a family court, they are looking for a resolution that they cannot achieve alone. They want to be heard and treated with respect. Generally, if that is accomplished, regardless of the outcome, they respect the decision because they know they were treated fairly. It is therefore my goal to conduct the proceedings in such a way that I instill faith in the system by following the law and treating individuals as I would want to be treated. 2) Also important to the integrity of the judicial system is the prompt resolution of cases. I recognize that many of the issues that bring individuals to court disrupt the daily lives of those involved. For example, parents do not know when they may see their child again, and children may not know where they will be living. I believe that our litigants deserve a conclusion, and delays in the delivery of decisions only hurt those involved. From my experience handling large judicial case-loads, I the know importance of deadlines and drafting decisions; and therefore am committed to keeping cases on schedule being both reasonable, and mindful of the impact the uncertainty has on the individuals involved. |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Amy B. Koorn answered the following:
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
| “ | Trustworthiness. Ultimately judges are tasked with making decisions that protect the rights of individuals and the rights of the public. Their impartial judgment is critical to longevity and effectiveness of our judicial system.[4] | ” |
| “ | My temperament and listening skills qualify me to serve as a fair, impartial judge who respects counsel and their clients. From my experience both on the bench as a magistrate, and in my experience as a former Planning Commissioner, I recognize that when people come to court they have certain expectations of the judge who hears his/her case. Often, this is an individual’s first personal experience with the court and the individual is facing a difficult life situation. These litigants ultimately want to be heard and be treated with respect. It is critically important for the longevity and functionality of our system of governance and justice that the public trust their judiciary. So, it is my goal to conduct the proceedings in such a way that it instills faith in the system by following the law and treating individuals as I would want to be treated.[4] | ” |
| “ | Absolutely. We are all human.[4] | ” |
| “ | Families and children are the fiber of our society and the court is there to protect and preserve the rights of those individuals involved. I was very fortunate as a child to grow up in a loving and caring home. I realize how important the home environment is for a child to ensure he or she becomes a contributing member of society. To the extent I have a skill-set, an education, a demeanor, as well as a sincere commitment to humanity to use the authority vested in me as a judge to make decisions that affect the daily lives of parents and children in a way that comports with the law and offers individuals the opportunity to attend school, have healthy relationships, live in safe homes, that is what I have always wanted to do. To serve the public in a way that improves the life situations of those calling out to the courts for help, is a responsibility I hope to humbly fulfill.[4] | ” |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Amy B. Koorn's responses," April 6, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
