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Ohio State Bar Association releases Supreme Court candidate ratings
January 30, 2012
Ohio: With close to a month to go before Ohio's judicial primary election, the Ohio State Bar Association has released it ratings for judicial candidates facing a contested primary. Both William O'Neill and Fanon Rucker have received a "Recommended" rating from the group. These individuals will compete in the Democratic primary on March 6, 2012.[1]
In order to receive a rating of "recommended" or higher, at least 60% of commission members must provide favorable ratings. If a candidate receives less than 60%, the rating is "no recommended." Twenty-five people make up the Commission on Judicial Candidates. Candidates are rated according to eight criteria:legal knowledge and ability; professional competence; judicial temperament; integrity; diligence; health; personal responsibility; and public/community service.[1]
O'Neill and Rucker are competing to see who will challenge incumbent justice Robert R. Cupp in the general election. Cupp received a "highly recommended" recommendation from the commission.[1]
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