DecisionDecision 2026: Statewide Meet The Candidate Series -- January 19th Candidate Spotlight: RON LEWIS FOR SUPREME COURT

Ron Lewis — Candidate for Ohio Supreme Court
Republican Primary: CONTESTED (4 candidates)

Candidate Background:  Ron Lewis is a Judge on Ohio’s Second District Court of Appeals. He has served as a jurist for several years and is seeking election to the Ohio Supreme Court in a crowded Republican primary.

About the Office — Why It Matters:  The Ohio Supreme Court is the final authority on Ohio law and the Ohio Constitution. It decides cases involving:

• Election law and ballot disputes
• Criminal sentencing and appeals
• Constitutional challenges to legislation
• State agency authority

With four Republican candidates competing, primary voters will determine which judicial philosophy advances to the general election.

What Differentiates This Race:  In contested Supreme Court primaries, candidates often differ on:

• Judicial restraint vs. judicial activism
• How strictly to interpret the Ohio Constitution
• Willingness to limit executive agencies and regulators

Questions Voters Might Ask

• What distinguishes you from the other Supreme Court candidates?
• How should the Court handle politically charged election cases?
• When should precedent be reconsidered?

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