Katie Casch

Katie Casch

Republican Party

Candidate, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2030

Years in position

1

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

May 5, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Cincinnati, 2010

Law

University of Cincinnati, 2014

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Katie Casch (Republican Party) is a judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2030.

Casch (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Katie Casch earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2010 and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2014. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.

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

Donte Johnson (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate
		Donte Johnson

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Incumbent Katie Casch (R) is running in the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate
		Katie Casch

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2024

See also: Municipal elections in Hamilton County, Ohio (2024)

General election

General election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Katie Casch defeated Steve Simon in the general election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Katie Casch (Nonpartisan)	51.7	170,843
		Steve Simon (Nonpartisan)	48.3	159,850

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 330,693
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Steve Simon advanced from the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Simon	100.0	27,302

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Katie Casch advanced from the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Katie Casch	100.0	32,062

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Endorsements

Casch received the following endorsements.

• Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 48
• Fraternal Order of Police Queen City Lodge No. 69
• Laborers International Union of North America Local 265
• Teamsters Local Union No. 100
• SHELeads Cincinnati

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have the right experience to keep Hamilton County safe. I have over ten years of experience at the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. As an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, I fought for the most vulnerable members of our society. I represented Hamilton County Job and Family Services in custody cases involving abused and neglected children. I took it upon myself to prosecute all animal abuse and neglect cases in Municipal Court. In Common Pleas Court, I prosecuted the most serious crimes against victims including domestic violence, robberies, rapes, and murders. Currently, I am a civil attorney at the Prosecutor’s Office.

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?

• As a judge I will prioritize public safety and make sure bonds are appropriate and sentences are fair.
• I believe Judges should be held to the highest standards and should rule fairly and impartially.
• As a judge I will apply the law as it is written and will never legislate from the bench.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety.

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

I have experience in both criminal and civil law. I also have extensive trial experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Hamilton County.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am honored to run for Judge in Hamilton County and to serve the community where my family and I have lived for over twelve years. I am excited for the opportunity to help keep our County a safe and thriving place to bring families, start businesses, and enjoy all the truly unique things the County has to offer.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Queen City Lodge No. 69;

Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 48;

SHELeads Cincinnati

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Footnotes

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