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Joseph D. Russo (Ohio judge)
Joseph D. Russo was a judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He served from January 1, 2001 until his death on October 2, 2021.
Russo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Education
Russo earned his B.A. in history and political science from Case Western Reserve University in 1985 and his J.D. from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1991.[1][2]
Career
- 2001-2021: Judge, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
- 1992-2000: Attorney, Law Office of Joseph D. Russo Co., L.P.A.
- 1991-1992: Attorney, Landskroner & Phillips
- 1991: Admitted to the Ohio Bar[1][2]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Joseph D. Russo defeated Jeffrey Sindelar Jr. in the general election for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph D. Russo (D) | 70.9 | 267,243 | |
| Jeffrey Sindelar Jr. (R) | 29.1 | 109,697 | ||
| Total votes: 376,940 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Joseph D. Russo advanced from the Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph D. Russo | 100.0 | 83,433 | |
| Total votes: 83,433 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Jeffrey Sindelar Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeffrey Sindelar Jr. | 100.0 | 32,522 | |
| Total votes: 32,522 | |||
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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.[3]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[3]
- 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.
2012
Russo was re-elected to the Court of Common Pleas after running unopposed on November 6, 2012.[4]
2008
Russo challenged incumbent Justice Maureen O'Connor for her seat on the Ohio Supreme Court in 2008. He received only 33% of the vote in the general election in November 2008.[5]
| Candidate | Incumbent | Seat | Party | Election % |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maureen O'Connor  |
Yes | O'Connor Seat | Republican | 67.1% | |
| Joseph Russo | No | O'Connor Seat | Democratic | 32.9% |
See also
- Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Ohio Courts of Common Pleas
- Judicial selection in Ohio
- Courts in Ohio
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cite error: Invalid
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedbio2 - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2012 General Election Candidate list
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, Official Website: Election Results, Court of Common Pleas: November 4, 2008
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
