Chris Epley
Chris Epley (Republican Party) is a judge of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals. He assumed office on February 9, 2021. His current term ends on February 8, 2027.
Epley (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 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.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
Incumbent Chris Epley (R) is running in the Republican primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals on May 5, 2026.
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2024
See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
Robert Hanseman won election in the general election for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Hanseman (R) | 100.0 | 347,413 | |
| Total votes: 347,413 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
Robert Hanseman defeated incumbent Chris Epley in the Republican primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Hanseman | 66.5 | 60,947 | |
| Chris Epley | 33.5 | 30,662 | ||
| Total votes: 91,609 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
Chris Epley defeated Marshall Lachman in the general election for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chris Epley (Nonpartisan) | 54.4 | 232,026 | |
| Marshall Lachman (Nonpartisan) | 45.6 | 194,737 | ||
| Total votes: 426,763 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
Marshall Lachman advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Marshall Lachman | 100.0 | 50,501 | |
| Total votes: 50,501 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
Chris Epley defeated Jeff Rezabek in the Republican primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chris Epley | 51.6 | 35,920 | |
 | Jeff Rezabek | 48.4 | 33,697 | |
| Total votes: 69,617 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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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
