Steven E. Martin
Steven E. Martin (Republican Party) was a judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He left office in 2018.
Martin (Republican Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Martin joined the court in 1996.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Terry Nestor defeated incumbent Steven E. Martin in the general election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Terry Nestor (D) | 51.7 | 146,619 | |
| Steven E. Martin (R) | 48.3 | 136,760 | ||
| Total votes: 283,379 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Terry Nestor advanced from the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Terry Nestor | 100.0 | 31,049 | |
| Total votes: 31,049 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Steven E. Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven E. Martin | 100.0 | 28,024 | |
| Total votes: 28,024 | |||
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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.[1]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[1]
- 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
Martin was re-elected after running unopposed on November 6, 2012.[2] [3]
Education
Martin received his B.S. from Indiana University in 1979 and his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington in 1982.[4]
Career
Before becoming a judge in 1996, Martin worked in private practice and served as an assistant county prosecutor specializing in environmental crime.[4]
Cincinnati Bar Association judicial candidate ratings
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrity, Character & Objectivity | 72% | 19% | 6% | 3% |
| Legal Experience, Knowledge & Ability | 77% | 18% | 3% | 3% |
| Respect for/courtesy to Litigants, Counsel & Witnesses | 71% | 15% | 8% | 6% |
| Diligence | 79% | 16% | 3% | 2% |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Hamilton County Board of Elections, Unofficial 2012 General Election Results
- ↑ Hamilton County Board of Elections, Primary Candidates
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 SmartVoter.org, "Steven E. Martin Candidate for Judge," October 2, 2000
- ↑ Cincinnati Bar Association, 2012 Judicial Candidate Ratings
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
