 Mike Gallagher — Cuyahoga County Council (District 5)
Candidate background (plain English): Michael J. Gallagher is a Cuyahoga County Councilmember for District 5. Why the office matters: County Council is the county’s legislative body—budget/taxing authority and oversight of major county systems (jail/sheriff, public safety, health & human services). Tough questions to ask:
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 Andrew King — Ohio Supreme Court
(Contested GOP primary: 4 candidates) Candidate background (plain English): Judge Andrew King serves on Ohio’s Fifth District Court of Appeals; campaign highlights prosecutorial and elections-law experience plus ethics work. Why the office matters: Same Supreme Court stakes as above—plus your primary vote chooses which judicial philosophy advances. What differentiates candidates in this race: constitutional interpretation, restraint vs. activism, and willingness to limit administrative agencies. Tough questions to ask:
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 Dan Hawkins — Ohio Supreme Court
(Not contested in GOP primary) Candidate background (plain English): Justice Dan Hawkins joined the Supreme Court of Ohio on Dec. 10, 2024 after winning statewide election; previously a Franklin County prosecutor (including Special Victims Unit leadership) and judge. Why the office matters: Ohio’s highest court is the final word on the Ohio Constitution and state law—cases often touch elections/ballot issues, public safety, business/property rules, and education. What to listen for (since uncontested): judicial philosophy, independence, restraint vs. activism, and approach to precedent. Tough questions to ask:
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 Melanie Mason — State Central Committeewoman
(Ohio Senate District 24) (Contested GOP primary: 2 candidates) Candidate background (plain English): Melanie Mason is running for Ohio GOP State Central Committee as Committeewoman for Senate District 24. State Central Committee members help govern the Ohio Republican Party. Why the office matters: SCC members elect party leadership and can influence party rules, endorsements, and statewide strategy—impacting how candidates are supported. Tough questions to ask:
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