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Jeffrey Brown (Ohio)
Jeffrey Brown is a judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. His current term ends on January 3, 2029.
Brown (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Brown won in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.
Brown was first elected to the court in the general election on November 8, 2016.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Franklin County, Ohio (2022)
General election
General election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Jeffrey Brown won election in the general election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeffrey Brown (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 280,798 |
| Total votes: 280,798 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Jeffrey Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Brown | 100.0 | 63,699 |
| Total votes: 63,699 | |||
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2016
Jeffrey Brown defeated Stephanie Hanna in the general election.
| Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Sheeran seat), General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jeffrey Brown |
52.65% | 196,319 |
| Stephanie Hanna | 47.35% | 176,525 |
| Total Votes | 372,844 | |
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "Unofficial Election Results: November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Jeffrey Brown ran unopposed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division Democratic primary election.
| Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Sheeran seat), Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jeffrey Brown (unopposed) |
100.00% | 95,017 |
| Total Votes | 95,017 | |
| Source: Franklin County, Ohio, "2016 Primary Election Official Canvass," April 5, 2016 | ||
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.[2]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[2]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[2]
- 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
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeffrey Brown did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 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
