Tom Puffenberger

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, Probate Division (term commencing 2/9/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Tom Puffenberger

Assistant prosecutor (civil/tax), Lucas County Prosecutor's Office. A lifelong Lucas County resident, he handles tax foreclosure matters, many involving probate issues, and previously worked as an assistant public defender, a staff attorney at the 6th District Court of Appeals, and an assistant Toledo law director. He holds a history degree from Denison University and a law degree from the University of Toledo (2007).

What they say they'll focus on:

• Applying estate, guardianship and Medicare experience to probate cases
• Treating families, seniors and vulnerable residents fairly, with dignity and respect

In their own words: Judicial Votes Count (University of Akron Bliss Institute) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, 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 Tom Puffenberger 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 (University of Akron Bliss Institute) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

What does the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Probate Division (term commencing 2/9/2027) 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 Tom Puffenberger running against?

Jaime Agnew, for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Probate Division (term commencing 2/9/2027).

Should I vote for Tom Puffenberger?

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