Bob Bracco
Bob Bracco was a candidate for judge on the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division in Ohio. Bracco was defeated in the primary election on May 8, 2018.
Biography
Bob Bracco earned a bachelor's degree in forensic studies from Indiana University, a masters degree in public administration from Ohio State University, and a J.D. from Capital University law School. His career experience includes working as a senior analyst, a criminal justice administrator, assistant director of the Industrial Commission of Ohio, and a lawyer. Bracco's organizational affiliations include the Upper Arlington Rotary Club and the Upper Arlington Civic Association.[1]
Elections
2018
| Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (Domestic Relations Division-New Seat) Republican Primary, 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Amy Koorn |
67.47% | 30,414 |
| Bob Bracco | 32.53% | 14,664 |
| Total Votes | 45,078 | |
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "2018 Primary Election Official Results," accessed August 10, 2018 | ||
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
2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
It is important to have an experienced domestic and juvenile court practitioner serving as the next Domestic and Juvenile Court Judge in Franklin County. I have over 35 years handling hundreds of cases representing children and familes in Domestic and juvenile Court. As a Judge I would insure that all parties are treated fairly and with respect in my court. And that the law was applied fairly to all parties. I also plan to help children succeed if they have already been involved in the criminal aspect of Juvenile Court Is there anything you would like to add? I am the only Republican Candidate for Domestic Court that has any experience practicing in those courts. My Republican opponent has no experience practicing in Domestic or Juvenile Court. These Courts are the most complicated and important courts we have, dealing with all aspects of families lives, including their children, their assets, their home, their relationships, and their business. We can ill afford to have someone sitting on the bench that has little or no experience in these courts, which would be a detriment to all parties involved.[3] |
” |
| —Bob Bracco[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on April 6, 2018"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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
