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Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Cuyahoga Domestic Relations Judge

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2 candidates are tracked for Cuyahoga Domestic Relations Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pamela A. Hawkins and Sunny Simon. Candidate information follows official Cuyahoga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Judicial candidates appear without party labels on Ohio ballots; parties shown are from the May primary nominations, per the county board of elections certified list. Term commencing January 9, 2027.

Pamela A. Hawkins

Republican · Incumbent

Pamela A. Hawkins is a sitting Domestic Relations judge, appointed by Gov. DeWine in April 2026, per the court's official announcement.

Sunny Simon

Democratic

Sunny Simon is a sitting Cuyahoga County Council member for District 11 and an attorney, per the county council's official roster.

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Candidate roster from official Cuyahoga County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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