The Ballot Brief
Hamilton County, Ohio

Hamilton Probate Judge

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2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ralph Winkler and Elizabeth A. Tye. 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 9, 2027.

Ralph Winkler

Republican · Incumbent

Ralph Winkler is Hamilton County's sitting probate judge, per the board of elections schedule of elected offices.

Elizabeth A. Tye

Democratic

Elizabeth A. Tye 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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