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Ross T. Smith
Nonpartisan · Ohio · 2026Ross T. Smith has practiced law in Mahoning County for more than 20 years as both a prosecuting attorney and a defense attorney, per his campaign site. He was sworn in as a magistrate under Judge R. Scott Krichbaum in January 2026; Krichbaum's seat is open this year because Ohio's age limit bars him from seeking reelection, per The Vindicator.
Priorities
- Says his experience on both the prosecution and defense sides gives him a balanced view that supports fairness and impartiality on the bench, per the campaign site
- Pledges to keep the courts fair and efficient, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge, General Division (term beginning February 9, 2027) · Ohio · 2026
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