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Zach Gwin
Zach Gwin is a judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court in Ohio. He assumed office on January 2, 2024. His current term ends on January 1, 2030.
Gwin ran for election for judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court in Ohio. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Zach Gwin was born in Canton, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University in 2011 and a law degree from Ohio State University in 2014. His career experience includes working as an assistant city attorney.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Municipal elections in Franklin County, Ohio (2023)
General election
General election for Franklin County Municipal Court
Zach Gwin won election in the general election for Franklin County Municipal Court on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Zach Gwin (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 232,199 |
| Total votes: 232,199 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Janie Roberts (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
Gwin received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Franklin County, Ohio (2022)
General election
General election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Michael J. Holbrook defeated Zach Gwin in the general election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael J. Holbrook (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 180,415 |
| Zach Gwin (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 180,134 | |
| Total votes: 360,549 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Zach Gwin advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zach Gwin | 100.0 | 63,877 |
| Total votes: 63,877 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Michael J. Holbrook advanced from the Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael J. Holbrook | 100.0 | 56,003 |
| Total votes: 56,003 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Gwin's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Zach Gwin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Zach Gwin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gwin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Zach has received numerous credits in local news for his work to close down locations of serious violence and chronic criminal activity. In his current role, Zach has secured temporary restraining orders and injunctions to close dozens of drug houses and multiple, dangerous after-hours bars. Zach has fought for lead paint remediation, reducing vacant properties, and improving housing conditions for residents.
Zach has served residents of Franklin County in and out of the courtroom through volunteering, fundraising, and in his personal life
-Piloted specialty docket to connect low-income seniors with resources for home repairs
-CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence Advisory Board member
-Franklinton Area Commission Vice Chair
-Co-founded fundraiser for CHOICES Domestic Violence Shelter
-Founded Franklinton-Hilltop Charity Softball Game
-Former Gladden Community House Tutor
-Upper Arlington Wrestling Volunteer
-National Night Out Volunteer
-Keep Columbus Beautiful Volunteer
Member of the following
-Columbus Bar Association
-Franklin County Democratic Party
- Community Focused
- Public Servant
- Fair
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 15, 2022
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