Tom Heekin
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2017 - Present
2029
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Tom Heekin (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He assumed office in 2017. His current term ends on January 3, 2029.
Heekin (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Heekin won in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.
Heekin changed his partisan affiliation from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party in 2021.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Hamilton County, Ohio (2022)
General election
General election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Tom Heekin defeated Charles J. Kubicki in the general election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Heekin (Nonpartisan) | 59.4 | 155,257 | |
| Charles J. Kubicki (Nonpartisan) | 40.6 | 106,276 | ||
| Total votes: 261,533 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Tom Heekin advanced from the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Heekin | 100.0 | 30,365 | |
| Total votes: 30,365 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Charles J. Kubicki advanced from the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles J. Kubicki | 100.0 | 36,822 | |
| Total votes: 36,822 | |||
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2016
Tom Heekin defeated Peter Stackpole in the general election.
| Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–West seat), General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Tom Heekin |
54.76% | 158,640 |
| Peter Stackpole | 45.24% | 131,047 |
| Total Votes | 289,687 | |
| Source: Hamilton County, Ohio, "Unofficial Election Results: November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Tom Heekin ran unopposed in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division Republican primary election.
| Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–West seat), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Tom Heekin (unopposed) |
100.00% | 6,495 |
| Total Votes | 6,495 | |
| Source: Hamilton County, Ohio, "Cumulative Report--Unofficial," March 16, 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.[2]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[2]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[2]
- 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.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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See also
2022 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
