Michael Mentel
Michael Mentel (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals. He assumed office on February 9, 2021. His current term ends on February 9, 2027.
Mentel (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 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 Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Incumbent Michael Mentel (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals on May 5, 2026.
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2020
See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Michael Mentel defeated Colleen O'Donnell in the general election for Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Mentel (Nonpartisan) | 51.5 | 270,776 | |
 | Colleen O'Donnell (Nonpartisan) | 48.5 | 254,900 | |
| Total votes: 525,676 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Michael Mentel advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Mentel | 100.0 | 91,488 | |
| Total votes: 91,488 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Colleen O'Donnell advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colleen O'Donnell | 100.0 | 28,422 |
| Total votes: 28,422 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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
