Meira Zucker

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Meira Zucker

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Pennsylvania, 1987

Law

University of Toledo College of Law, 2006

Personal

Birthplace

Philadelphia, Pa.

Religion

Judaism

Contact

Campaign website

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Meira Zucker (Nonpartisan, Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Zucker lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. She advanced from the Republican primary on May 3, 2022.

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

Biography

Meira Zucker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Zucker earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2006.

Elections

2022

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

General election

General election for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Incumbent Lori Olender defeated Meira Zucker in the general election for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lori Olender (Nonpartisan)	68.5	73,317
		Meira Zucker (Nonpartisan)	31.5	33,739

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 107,056
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Incumbent Lori Olender advanced from the Democratic primary for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lori Olender	100.0	16,480

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Meira Zucker advanced from the Republican primary for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Meira Zucker	100.0	15,004

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,004
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Meira Zucker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zucker'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 have been an attorney in Lucas County for 16 years, focusing my practice on criminal, family, and juvenile law. I have spent my career helping my clients through difficult situations and ensuring their constitutional rights are protected. I have handled cases in all the counties throughout Northwest Ohio, and I understand the importance of a fair trial. I have always worked to assure that the rule of law is followed without bias toward anyone and with fairness for all. I have represented clients from all walks of life, and have represented court-appointed clients in multiple jurisdictions. Through this work, I have learned to appreciate people where they sit. I have worked with clients from every city and town in Lucas County. I have been married for 34 years, and I am the mother of two daughters, I have dedicated herself to making our community a better and safer place to live through my volunteer activities, my charitable work, and my legal practice.

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?

• The laws of the state and the country need to be applied fairly to all people,
• Justice delayed is justice denied.
• Courts need to respect individuals in order for individuals to respect the courts.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Indigent Defense: I believe strongly that indigent defendants deserve strong, capable, and unbiased representation. Our adversarial legal system succeeds best when opponents are equally matched in skills and resources. Our judges must serve as the balance between the two sides without prejudice or bias to either.
Accessibility: I believe strongly that all individuals, regardless of their physical or intellectual challenges, must have equal access to the court system. In practice, this means that the courts must work to make sure that all not only can be physically present but also intellectualyl present, with full understanding of the proceedings and procedures.

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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

State courts:

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