The Ballot Brief
Franklin County, Ohio

Franklin Probate Judge

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2 candidates are tracked for Franklin Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelly Green and Chris Junga. Candidate information follows official Franklin 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. OPEN SEAT and the county's only contested judicial race: sitting Judge Jeffrey Mackey, whose term expires in February 2027, is not running.

Kelly Green

Democratic

Kelly Green is the Democratic nominee for this open probate judgeship, per the board of elections certified list.

Chris Junga

Republican

Chris Junga is the Republican nominee for this open probate judgeship, per the board of elections certified list.

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