Lisa D. McGowan

About this race

A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.

2 candidates ran for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Domestic Relations Division (term commencing 1/1/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Lisa D. McGowan

Judge and Administrative Judge, Lucas County Domestic Relations Court. A Domestic Relations Court judge since January 2015 and the court's administrative judge since January 2024. She previously was a magistrate (2012–2014) and staff attorney (1999–2011) at the same court, and earned her law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1992.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Resolve cases fairly, efficiently and within the law
• Continue her service on the court

In their own words: Judicial Votes Count (Ohio State Bar Association) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Lisa D. McGowan only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site · Judicial Votes Count (Ohio State Bar Association) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is Lisa D. McGowan the incumbent?

Yes. Lisa D. McGowan currently holds this office.

What does the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Domestic Relations Division (term commencing 1/1/2027) seat do?

A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.

Who is Lisa D. McGowan running against?

Nedal Adya, for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Domestic Relations Division (term commencing 1/1/2027).

Should I vote for Lisa D. McGowan?

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