Glenda Smith

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Glenda Smith

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May 3, 2022

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Glenda Smith (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division in Ohio. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.

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

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Hamilton County, Ohio (2022)

General election

General election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division

Stacey DeGraffenreid defeated Rickell Smith in the general election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Stacey DeGraffenreid (Nonpartisan)	50.0	130,331
		Rickell Smith (Nonpartisan)	50.0	130,152

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 260,483
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division

Rickell Smith defeated Glenda Smith in the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rickell Smith	57.2	21,514
		Glenda Smith	42.8	16,096

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,610
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division

Stacey DeGraffenreid advanced from the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Stacey DeGraffenreid	100.0	35,085

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,085
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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Hamilton County, Ohio (2020)

General election

General election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division

Kari Bloom defeated incumbent John M. Williams in the general election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kari Bloom (Nonpartisan)	56.4	206,415
	Submit photo	John M. Williams (Nonpartisan)	43.6	159,635

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 366,050
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division

Kari Bloom defeated Glenda Smith in the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kari Bloom	71.5	47,663
		Glenda Smith	28.5	19,022

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 66,685
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division

Incumbent John M. Williams advanced from the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	John M. Williams	100.0	32,809

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Glenda Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith'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.

Hi. My name is Glenda A. Smith. I was raised by a single parent in public housing. I was a teen mother; ostracized and told explicitly or implicitly on a daily basis I would not get out of the projects. Because of my faith, work ethic and charity I have a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate. I have four children. My oldest has a master’s in social work, my son is a Journeyman Electrician and member of IBEW Local 648, my third child graduated from Wellesley College with her bachelor’s and my fourth child is in her second year at Howard University. I have over 20 years of experience fighting for justice for marginalized people in juvenile, domestic relations, Indiana and Ohio Court of Appeals and Federal Courts. Currently, Glenda successfully fights for civil rights of persons convicted of a crime in the Court of Appeals and for children and families whose civil rights have been violated by the government. Glenda has practiced in the United States Supreme Court. If you want a juvenile judge that understands children, families and obstacles, choose Glenda for Judge and join the campaign.

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?

• Respect-Treat employees and the people it serves with respect.
• Reform-Bring juvenile justice and family preservation reforms to Hamilton County Juvenile Court by providing comprehensive services and evidence-based programming to court involved families. With a deliberate commitment to reducing racial disparities and improved conditions of confinement, I will assist with making sound, informed, life-enhancing decisions for the betterment of youth, family, and community.
• Reflect-Reflect on how the court’s actions affect Hamilton County residents. I will use methods that are humane, efficient, and effective while keeping the community safe and saving thousands of dollars.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Juvenile Justice Reforms and Civil Rights in general. Advocate for public education, transportation and healthcare.

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

Jesus Christ. Otherwise, people who are consistent in character. Thurgood Marshall because his passion was the protection of civil rights. Marshall was the first black person to serve on the US Supreme Court. He served from 1967-1991. Marshall founded the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, where he served as executive director. In that position, Marshall argued several cases before the Supreme Court, including Smith v. Allwright, Shelley v. Kraemer, and Brown v. Board of Education, which held that racial segregation in public education is a violation of the Equal Protection Clause (14th Amendment).

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

Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with the Lord.

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

My faith, work ethic and charity.

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

MLK death. I was six years old.

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

Mopping floors and washing dishes for family from age 10-15.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible because its the gift that keeps on giving.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

I think the Juvenile Court Judge should advocate for legislation that is consistent with healthy families like the abolition of mandatory bind over which is before the Ohio House of Representatives now (HB500).

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

If we do not protect civil rights we will cease to be a civilization.

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

Thurgood Marshall.

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?

No.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am passionate about juvenile justice reform for the betterment of our community.

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

Not necessarily.

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2020

Glenda Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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