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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Aug 5, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: state
- Length of term: 6 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan for primary only
- Typical salary: $150,183/year
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - Aug 5, 2026
- Positions: Lake County CoronerLake County AuditorOhio House of Representatives - District 85Lake County Auditor (Unexpired 2-year term)Lake County Common Pleas Court Judge - Probate Division (Term Commencing 2/9)...
Job description
This District or Circuit Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating probate cases at the trial-level.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a qualified elector residing in the county court district, must be admitted to practice as an attorney in Ohio and have been, for a total of at least six years, engaged in the practice of law in Ohio. Maximum age is 70 years.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 105 Main St., Suite 107, Painesville, OH 44077
Filing phone number: 440-350-2700
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County's Board of Elections office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is $80 filing fee; signature requirement for major party candidates: 50 signatures. For minor party candidates: 25 signatures. For independent candidates: signature requirements are based on the number of votes cast in the county in the last general election for governor. If the number of votes cast was fewer than 5,000, 25 signatures, or a number equal to 5 percent of the vote (whichever is less). If the number of votes cast was 5,000 or more, signatures equal to 1 percent of the vote.
FAQ
How often is State Trial Court Judge - Probate elected?
The position of State Trial Court Judge - Probate is typically elected every 6 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan for primary only?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Lake County?
Filing fee is $80 filing fee; signature requirement for major party candidates: 50 signatures. For minor party candidates: 25 signatures. For independent candidates: signature requirements are based on the number of votes cast in the county in the last general election for governor. If the number of votes cast was fewer than 5,000, 25 signatures, or a number equal to 5 percent of the vote (whichever is less). If the number of votes cast was 5,000 or more, signatures equal to 1 percent of the vote.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County's Board of Elections office.
Where is the filing office?
105 Main St., Suite 107, Painesville, OH 44077.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 440-350-2700.
How do I get started running for State Trial Court Judge - Probate?
You can start running for State Trial Court Judge - Probate by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for State Trial Court Judge - Probate does not include a primary or runoff election.
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