William D. Bell Sr. (Ohio)
Bill Bell (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Ohio First District Court of Appeals. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2018.
Bell was a candidate for judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division in 2012.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Robert C. Winkler defeated Ginger Bock in the general election for Ohio First District Court of Appeals on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert C. Winkler (R) | 51.5 | 154,546 |
 | Ginger Bock (D) | 48.5 | 145,695 | |
| Total votes: 300,241 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Ginger Bock defeated Bill Bell in the Democratic primary for Ohio First District Court of Appeals on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ginger Bock | 73.4 | 28,663 |
| Bill Bell | 26.6 | 10,375 | ||
| Total votes: 39,038 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Robert C. Winkler advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio First District Court of Appeals on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert C. Winkler | 100.0 | 30,878 |
| Total votes: 30,878 | |||
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Selection method
The judges of the Ohio District Courts of Appeals are selected through partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[1] Courts of appeals candidates are chosen in their respective appellate districts.[1] In the event of a midterm vacancy, the governor appoints a replacement. The appointee serves until the next general election taking place 40 or more days after the vacancy occurred. If re-elected, the judge serves the remainder of his or her predecessor's unexpired term.[1] In 2007, Governor Ted Strickland issued an executive order creating a judicial appointment recommendation panel to assist in making new appointments. The panel evaluates applicants and advises the governor, but the governor is not bound to the panel's recommendations.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on the court, a judge must be:
- a district resident;
- at least six years in the practice of law; and
- under the age of 70.[1]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judge of the Ohio District Courts of Appeal is chosen by peer vote and serves for one year.[1]
2012
Bell ran as a write-in candidate in the general election. He was defeated by John M. Williams on November 6, receiving 2.17% of the vote.[2] [3]
Endorsements
- The Cincinnati Herald.[4]
Cincinnati Bar Association judicial candidate ratings
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrity, Character & Objectivity | 43% | 26% | 22% | 9% |
| Legal Experience, Knowledge & Ability | 33% | 30% | 23% | 13% |
| Respect for/courtesy to Litigants, Counsel & Witnesses | 54% | 29% | 10% | 7% |
| Diligence | 33% | 33% | 22% | 12% |
Education
Bell received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign and his J.D. from its College of Law.[6]
Career
- 1983-present: Attorney and owner, Law Office of William D. Bell, Sr.
- 1980-1983: Attorney, Burlew, Bell, Youngblood & Associations, Co. LPA
- 1978-1980: Staff attorney, United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit[6]
Teaching positions
In addition to working in the private practice of law, Bell has been an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law and the University of Cincinnati College of Law.[6]
See also
- Courts in Ohio
- State judicial elections, 2018
- Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 2018
- Hamilton County, Ohio
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, Official Election Results 11/6/2012: Court of Common Pleas Judge
- ↑ Hamilton County Board of Elections, 2012 General Election Candidate List
- ↑ The Cincinnati Herald, "Endorsements for the 2012 Election," October 27, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Cincinnati Bar Association, 2012 Judicial Candidate Ratings
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 William D. Bell Facebook page, About
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
