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Ohio State Government May 2, 2006 Election
Judge; Ohio State Supreme Court; 6 Year Term Starting 1/2/07; Democratic Party Voter Information

6 Year Term.

To hear all cases involving questions arising under the Ohio Constitution or statues; to hear appeals decided by Courts of Appeals. The Supreme Court's descisions are final except in cases involving the U.S. Constitution, statues, or treaties.

You can vote in this contest only if registered in, or when voting, change affiliation to the Democratic party.

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Ben Espy Click here for more information about this candidate 344,250 votes

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • EDUCATION: The Ohio State University BA 1961-65, Howard University School of Law JD (1965-1968)
  • Columbus City Council 1982-1992
  • Ohio Senate 1992-2002
  • Ohio Attorney General's Office Chief, Division of Criminal Activities
  • Ohio Attorney General's Office Deputy Chief, Civil Rights Division
  • Practicing Attorney for 38 years
Peter M. Sikora Click here for more information about this candidate 326,997 votes
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Judge, Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
  • EDUCATION: Graduate: Cuyahoga Community College, Baldwin Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  • Judge for 17 years
  • Deputy Director and General Counsel, Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
  • Deputy Legal Counsel to Governor Richard Celeste
  • Law Clerk, Ohio Court of Appeals
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