For too long, Ohioans have had to endure a state Supreme Court that sometimes seems more interested in playing politics than protecting the fundamental freedoms of the people. Ohio deserves a Supreme Court that stands for justice, fairness and equality under the law, not one that serves as a rubber stamp for political extremism coming from corrupt politicians at the statehouse in Columbus.
With Ohio’s position as the only state in the country that can flip its Supreme Court in 2024, we need all hands on deck to help us flip the court and defend our democracy. By signing up to join the fight or making a financial contribution, you can help us take politics off the court and put the Supreme Court back in the hands of the people it belongs to — all of you.
Justice Melody J. Stewart
Justice Stewart has over 30 years of legal experience – ranging from civil defense litigation and teaching students at several Ohio law schools to being an appellate court judge. Elected in 2018, Justice Stewart is an experienced and well-respected member of the Ohio Supreme Court. Justice Melody Stewart has spent years in the judiciary standing up for the law and working to make Ohio’s justice system more equal, more efficient and more effective.
Justice Michael P. Donnelly
Before election to the Ohio Supreme Court, Justice Donnelly served as a judge on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas for 14 years. Justice Michael Donnelly has worked his whole career to uphold the principle of innocence until proven guilty, fighting to make sure no Ohioan goes to prison for a crime they didn’t commit because the justice system got it wrong.
Judge Lisa Forbes
Judge Lisa Forbes has spent her time on the court of appeals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity and safeguarding our rights. Before taking the bench, she was a partner in a national law firm. Judge Forbes practiced in trial courts and courts of appeals all over Ohio for 28 years. Being in the first generation in her family to go to college, she is no stranger to hard work. Judge Forbes‘ knowledge of the law, work ethic, and unwavering commitment to justice mean we can count on her to protect our democracy when she is on the Ohio Supreme Court. Judge Forbes is grateful for the help and support of three children and husband of 32 years.