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Urge Supreme Court uphold rule prohibiting judicial endorsements

OH · session 136 · Assembly / House · resolution

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Introduced May 13, 2026

Latest action (May 13, 2026) Introduced and Referred to Committee

Summary

This House concurrent resolution urges the Ohio Supreme Court to find the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct rule that prohibits judges from endorsing political candidates constitutional. The resolution expresses support for maintaining the rule that restricts judicial endorsements of candidates for office. The resolution seeks to ensure judges remain impartial and do not publicly endorse candidates in elections.

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Official abstract

To urge the Supreme Court of Ohio to find the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct Rule that prohibits judges from endorsing a candidate for office constitutional.

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Action history (1)

  1. May 13, 2026 Introduced and Referred to Committee · lower
Subjects
CourtsCourts and Civil LawElections

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