Ohio Supreme Court candidates Hawkins, Zayas on rule of law, party labels, political endorsements

Sound of Ideas · Oct 7, 2026 · 50m

Ohio Supreme Court race between incumbent Justice Dan Hawkins and Judge Marilyn Zayas The Ohio Supreme Court is currently made up of a 6 to 1 Republican majority, with two seats up for election this year. After the votes are all cast, there are three possible outcomes. The court could retain its 6 to 1 split, it could shift slightly to five Republicans and two Democrats, or it could be completely Republican-controlled. One of the contests that will determine that balance will be between sitting Republican Justice Dan Hawkins, and Democratic challenger Judge Marilyn Zayas, who currently serves…