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Hamilton County, Ohio

Hamilton Juvenile Judge

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2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton Juvenile Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kari L. Bloom and Susan Luken. Candidate information follows official Hamilton 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 February 14, 2027.

Kari L. Bloom

Democratic · Incumbent

Kari L. Bloom is Hamilton County's sitting juvenile court judge, per the board of elections schedule of elected offices.

Susan Luken

Republican

Susan Luken is on the board of elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot.

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