Here’s What They’re Reading: “Ohio Supreme Court Democratic Candidates Look to Rise above Party Labels in General Election”
March 21, 2024
Columbus, OH – Following this week’s primary elections, Justice Michael Donnelly, Justice Melody Stewart and Judge Lisa Forbes are all setting their sights on the general election and rising above party labels to restore fairness, justice and equality to the Ohio Supreme Court. For too long, Ohioans have had to endure a Supreme Court that put politics over people, and the Democrats running for Supreme Court are working to flip the court, honor the rule of law and protect our fundamental freedoms – including abortion rights, voter rights and worker rights.
See more of what Ohioans are reading today about Ohio’s Supreme Court Race:
AP: Democrats hope to flip Ohio’s supreme court this fall. Tuesday’s primary settled the contests
Christene Fernando
“But Democrats see an opening after 57% of Ohio voters backed a reproductive rights measure last fall. They plan to draw attention to the court’s influence over the amendment’s future and see the races as a possible way to chip away at the Republican Party’s longstanding control of all three branches of government in Ohio.”
Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio Supreme Court Democratic candidates look to rise above party labels in general election
Susan Tebben
March 21, 2024
“As they plan to meet with voters and garner support for their campaigns, the judicial candidates said their strategy is educating Ohioans on their credentials and their record. ‘When people are given the full complement of information … about who we are, what we stand for and the importance of this race, then they vote their self-interest,’ Forbes said. ‘And the self-interest of Ohioans is to protect their rights under the constitution.’”
WTVG-TV Toledo: Democratic Ohio Supreme Court candidates turn focus to general election
March 20, 2024
“‘Our judges are going to be on the bench to remove politics and support the will of the voters,’ said Ohio Democratic Chairwoman Liz Walters…Democrats expect to campaign for their candidates on the issues of abortion rights and preserving Democracy.”
Toledo Blade: Forbes wins Democratic nod for Ohio Supreme Court
Jim Provance
March 19, 2024
“The high court is getting additional attention this year because it will preside as the effects are felt from last year’s Issue 1 that enshrined a right to abortion access in the Ohio Constitution.It could also judge the constitutionality of congressional and state legislative district maps that could be redrawn as early as next year if a proposed constitutional amendment taking the process out of politicians’ hands makes it to the general election ballot and passes.”
Dayton Daily News: Forbes wins Ohio Supreme Court race; Hanseman wins appeals court spot
Eric Schwartzberg
March 19, 2024
“The backdrop on all of these statewide races is a tussle between Republicans and Democrats for majority control over the state’s top court, which could prove critical in high-profile issues such as deciding the parameters of abortion rights in Ohio following November’s passage of Issue 1.”
Columbus Dispatch: Lisa Forbes defeats Terri Jamison for Democratic nomination for Ohio Supreme Court: AP
Laura Bischoff
March 19, 2024
“Supreme Court decisions impact how much Ohioans pay in taxes, whether utility companies can add fees to ratepayers’ bills, how insurance and business laws are interpreted, what government records will be available to the public and more. With the passage of Issue 1 in November, the Ohio Supreme Court next year is expected to rule on lawsuits that challenge existing laws that restrict abortion.”
WCMH-TV Columbus: Lisa Forbes wins Democratic primary for Ohio Supreme Court
Sarah Szilagy
March 19, 2024
“In fact, in Forbes’ eyes, the greatest obstacle to achieving justice is the lack of trust and confidence in the judiciary. The system cannot work if the people do not trust it, she said. Increasing transparency is vital, Forbes said. As an appellate judge, she said she aims to thoroughly explain her decisions to the parties, not just to their attorneys.”
Cleveland.com Capitol Letter:
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