Linda J. Jennings
Linda J. Jennings was a judge of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. She assumed office in 2006. She left office on January 5, 2025.
Jennings (Republican Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Education
Jennings received her undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo and her J.D. from its College of Law.[1]
Career
- 2006-2025: Judge, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
- 1989-2006: Partner, Jennings & Jennings[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Linda J. Jennings won election in the general election for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Linda J. Jennings (R) | 100.0 | 89,770 | |
| Total votes: 89,770 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Linda J. Jennings advanced from the Republican primary for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Linda J. Jennings | 100.0 | 11,259 | |
| Total votes: 11,259 | |||
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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.[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.
2012
Jennings was re-elected after running unopposed in the general election November 6, 2012.[3]
Toledo Bar Association questionnaire results
Members of the Toledo Bar Association were asked to rate judicial candidates in one of three categories: Highly Recommended, Recommended or Not Recommended.
Below are Judge Jennings' ratings:
- Highly Recommended: 33.5% (94 votes)
- Recommended: 49.8% (140 votes)
- Not Recommended: 16.7% (47 votes)
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedbio - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official Results for 2012 General Election"
- ↑ Toledo Bar Association, Judicial Candidates Questionnaire Results
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
