Ross T. Smith
Nonpartisan · Ohio · 2026Running for Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge, General Division (term beginning February 9, 2027), Ohio
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Says his experience on both the prosecution and defense sides gives him a balanced view that supports fairness and impartiality on the bench
- Pledges to keep the courts fair and efficient
Biography
Ross 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.
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Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge, General Division (term beginning February 9, 2027)Ohio · 2026Mahoning County sample ballotSee your full ballot
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