Cornelius O'Sullivan

Cornelius O'Sullivan

Republican Party

Prior offices

Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals

Successor: Michael John Ryan

Predecessor: Larry A. Jones

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

John Carroll University, 1985

Law

Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 1990

Personal

Birthplace

Lakewood, Ohio

Religion

Roman Catholic

Profession

Judge

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Cornelius O'Sullivan (Republican Party) was a judge of the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals. He assumed office on December 15, 2021. He left office on December 19, 2022.

O'Sullivan (Republican Party) ran in a special election for judge of the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals. He lost in the special general election on November 8, 2022.

O'Sullivan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cornelius O'Sullivan was born in Lakewood, Ohio. O'Sullivan's professional experience includes working as a civil trial attorney, mediator, and arbitration chairman for Weston Hurd LLP. He was a senior litigation attorney for CNA Insurance. O'Sullivan earned a bachelor's degree from John Carroll University in 1985 and a J.D. from Cleveland State University's Marshall College of Law in 1990.

Elections

2022

See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 2022

General election

Special general election for Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals

Michael John Ryan defeated incumbent Cornelius O'Sullivan in the special general election for Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael John Ryan (D)	66.0	249,113
		Cornelius O'Sullivan (R)	34.0	128,380

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 377,493
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals

Michael John Ryan advanced from the special Democratic primary for Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael John Ryan	100.0	60,625

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 60,625
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals

Incumbent Cornelius O'Sullivan advanced from the special Republican primary for Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cornelius O'Sullivan	100.0	32,257

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,257
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Cornelius O'Sullivan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by O'Sullivan'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 have 30 years of experience in litigation, have practiced across the State of Ohio, in 5 Appellate Districts, Federal Court and the Ohio Supreme Court. I have been on the bench since 2021.

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 apply the rule of law.
• I care about access to justice
• Fairness is my hallmark

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I work diligently to serve my community as a judge, but also by running 2 community meals each month

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Justice Alito and Judge Patricia Blackmon

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Mountains beyond mountains

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity

Honestly

Intelligence

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

Review Appeals and apply the law accurately

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Moon landing

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Caddy 2 years in grade school

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

Apply the law as written

Is there a particular judge, past or present, whom you admire?

Justice T Marshall

Judge John Corrigan

Judge P Blackmon

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

One of many

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

To continue to serve the people and promote justice for all

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

Would you be interested in serving on a higher court in the future? If so, which court appeals to you?

Yes

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

Not in recent memory

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