Ronald Forsthoefel
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Ronald Forsthoefel is a judge for the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas in Ashland County, Ohio. He was elected to the court in November 2010 and assumed his position on February 9, 2011. Forsthoefel won re-election to a second term in the general election on November 8, 2016. His term will expire on February 8, 2023.[1][2][3]
Biography
Forsthoefel received both his B.A. and his J.D. from Ohio Northern University. Before joining the court, Forsthoefel served as a magistrate for both the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas and the Ashland County Municipal Court. He has also practiced law as a municipal prosecutor, as an assistant county prosecuting attorney and as a private practitioner.[2][4]
Elections
2016
Ohio held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on March 15, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 16, 2015.
General election
Incumbent Ronald Forsthoefel ran unopposed in the general election.
| Ashland County Court of Common Pleas, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Ronald Forsthoefel Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,792 |
| Total Votes | 16,792 | |
| Source: Ashland County, Ohio, "Unofficial Election Results: November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Primary election
Incumbent Ronald Forsthoefel ran unopposed in the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas Republican primary election.
| Ashland County Court of Common Pleas, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ronald Forsthoefel Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 8,300 |
| Total Votes | 8,300 | |
| Source: Ashland County, Ohio, "Primary Election: Final Unofficial Canvass," March 15, 2016 | ||
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.[5]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[5]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[5]
- 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.
2010
Forsthoefel defeated incumbent Deborah E. Woodward in the Republican primary election. He was elected after running unopposed in the general election.[6]
See also
External links
- Official website of the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas
- Ashland Times Gazette, "Candidates debate judge's role," March 31, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ The Ashland Times-Gazette, "Common Pleas Court Judge Forsthoefel ousts Woodward in GOP race," May 5, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ashland County Common Pleas Court, "Staff Information Page," accessed April 3, 2015
- ↑ Ashland County Board of Elections, "March 2016 Primary Election Candidate Listing," accessed January 15, 2016
- ↑ Martindale, "Judge Profile: Ronald P. Forsthoefel," accessed April 3, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Ashland County Board of Elections, "Candidates Appearing on the November 2, 2010 General Election Ballot," accessed April 3, 2015
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
