Glenda Smith
Glenda Smith (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Hamilton 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.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Sarah Henry (D) and Glenda Smith (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 5, 2026.
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| Sarah Henry | ||
 | Glenda Smith | |
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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 | ||
| ✔ | Stacey DeGraffenreid (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 130,331 | |
 | Rickell Smith (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 130,152 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | Stacey DeGraffenreid | 100.0 | 35,085 | |
| 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 |
| John M. Williams (Nonpartisan) | 43.6 | 159,635 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | John M. Williams | 100.0 | 32,809 | |
| Total votes: 32,809 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
Glenda Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses.
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- 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.
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2020
Glenda Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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
