Andrew J. Santoli
Andrew J. Santoli (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Santoli assumed office on January 6, 2021. Santoli's current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Santoli (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Santoli is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Andrew J. Santoli (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 5, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (2020)
General election
General election for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Andrew J. Santoli defeated incumbent Robert C. McClelland in the general election for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew J. Santoli (Nonpartisan) | 54.5 | 241,433 |
| Robert C. McClelland (Nonpartisan) | 45.5 | 201,894 | ||
| Total votes: 443,327 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Andrew J. Santoli advanced from the Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew J. Santoli | 100.0 | 87,901 |
| Total votes: 87,901 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Robert C. McClelland advanced from the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert C. McClelland | 100.0 | 29,007 | |
| Total votes: 29,007 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Wiliam T. McGinty defeated Lorraine Coyne in the general election for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wiliam T. McGinty (D) | 65.3 | 247,071 | |
| Lorraine Coyne (R) | 34.7 | 131,474 | ||
| Total votes: 378,545 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Wiliam T. McGinty defeated Andrew J. Santoli in the Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wiliam T. McGinty | 53.7 | 55,134 | |
| Andrew J. Santoli | 46.3 | 47,529 | |
| Total votes: 102,663 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Lorraine Coyne advanced from the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lorraine Coyne | 100.0 | 32,203 | |
| Total votes: 32,203 | |||
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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
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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
