League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Hamilton County, OH November 4, 2008 Election
	Judge; Court of Common Pleas; 6 Year Term Starting 1/04/09 Voter Information 6 Year Term. Salary: $ 110,050 To preside at trials of both civil and criminal cases; to supervise the jury commission, grand jury and other departments of the court

Candidates (Vote for 1) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Pat DeWine 181,233 votes 58.27% Occupation: Attorney & Hamilton County Commissioner Practicing attorney for over 13 years at the law firm of Keating, Muething & Klekamp Broad experience handling complex litigation matters in federal and state courts across the country B.S., B.A. - Miami University, graduated summa cum laude with a perfect 4.0 G.P.A.. J.D. - University of Michigan Law School, graduated in the top ten percent of class with Order of the Coif honors Law Clerk for the Honorable David A. Nelson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nine years of local government experience dealing with neighborhood issues as a Hamilton County Commissioner and a member of Cincinnati City Council Priorities: Ensure the safety of our communities by making sure that those convicted of crimes receive the sentences they deserve Impartially and fairly apply the law Manage caseload efficiently and fairly to ensure that litigants aren't unfairly burdened Norma J.H. Davis 129,794 votes 41.73% Occupation: Attorney B.S. Chemistry, Tuskegee University J.D. University of Cincinnati Solo/Small Firm Practioner Assistant Public Defender, Hamilton County Law Clerk; Staff Attorney, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Proven Community Leader Priorities: To be an excellent judge known for equal justice and fairness To efficiently administer justice To improve courtroom civility Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 5 questions on Pressing Issues, Implementation, Merit Selection, Evaluation, and Mandatory sentencing. Official Information Secretary of State Ohio's Judicial Voter Guide - Read more about how the courts work in Ohio and get additional professional, educational and biographical information about the candidates. News and Analysis WKRC-TV Channel 12 Watch candidates Norma Davis and Pat DeWine on "Newsmakers" - Aired September 28 General Links Cincinnati Bar Association 2008 Judicial Poll - Survey of local attorneys in Greater Cincinnati Nonpartisan Links How to pick a judge written by the League of Women Voters This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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