League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	All of Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2012 Election
	Justice; Ohio State Court of Appeals; District 1; 6 Year Term Starting 02/11/13 Voter Information 6 Year Term. Salary: $132,000 The Court of Appeals is essentially a court of review. It hears appeals from the Common Pleas, County and Municipal Courts. Decisions are final except in cases involving Constitutional questions, felony cases in which it has original jurisdiction and cases of public or great general interest.

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 196,670 votes 61.25% Party: Republican Occupation: Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas I have handled thousands of cases as a trial court judge I served as a practicing attorney for over 13 years at the law firm of Keating, Muething & Klekamp 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 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 Priorities: Utilize judicial experience to ensure that the law is applied fairly and impartially Maintain the safety of our communities through the fair application of the law Manage caseload efficiently to ensure that litigants aren't unfairly burdened Bruce B. Whitman 124,424 votes 38.75% Party: Democratic Occupation: Attorney Beyond the basic minimal qualifications, I have practiced general trial law in Hamilton County, Ohio since November 1980 including experience in criminal and civil law in the Court of Common Pleas. I have tried and settled many cases in front of judges, juries and administrative bodies. I have an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell I am a Trustee of the Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Ass'n. Priorities: I will be a voice for equal and constitutional access to the courts; I will protect the public safety in a common sense manner; and I will provide an open, professional and robust atmosphere for the resolution of disputes. Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. 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 3 questions on Qualifications, Adminstration of justice, and Judical Independence. Official Information Secretary of State Check Your Registration - Go to the Secretary of State's website to check your registration status Nonpartisan Information League of Women Voters Video: "Vote! It's your right!" - Information for voters provided with sign language and captions on voter registration and ID, how to get assistance at the polls and how to vote absentee. How to Choose a Candidate How to Watch a Candidate Debate Tips for 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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