Jeffrey Saffold

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Jeffrey Saffold

Democratic Party

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

2

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Cleveland State University, 1992

Law

Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, 1995

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Jeffrey Saffold (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He assumed office on January 7, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2029.

Saffold (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Saffold won in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.

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

Biography

Jeffrey Saffold earned a bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University in 1992 and a law degree from the Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law in 1995.

Elections

2022

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

General election

General election for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Jeffrey Saffold defeated incumbent Mark Majer in the general election for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeffrey Saffold (Nonpartisan)	66.6	195,395
		Mark Majer (Nonpartisan)	33.4	97,799

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 293,194
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Jeffrey Saffold advanced from the Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeffrey Saffold	100.0	57,738

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,738
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Incumbent Mark Majer advanced from the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Majer	100.0	33,616

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,616
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jeffrey Saffold completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Saffold'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’m an attorney who has fought within this Court for over 25 years. I’ve been on both sides. I’ve seen Justice and injustice. I will fight to make sure Justice is achieved for all those who enter my courtroom.

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?

• Justice for All
• Toughness not reserved for the poor and leniency not reserved for the wealthy.
• Fairness at all costs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Transparency in sentencing.

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

Excellent by 5 of the 6 Bar Associations

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Footnotes

Ohio courts

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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

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