David Brannon

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 Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Probate Division (term commencing 2/9/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About David Brannon

Judge, Montgomery County Probate Court. Montgomery County Probate Judge since February 2021. Before that he practiced probate law for about 15 years (2005–2020) and was an OSBA-certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law. He holds a law degree from the University of Dayton and a bachelor's from Miami University, and serves on the Ohio Association of Probate Judges executive board.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Expand access to justice, including the court's free Probate Resource Center
• Address mental health, including assisted outpatient treatment
• Modernize the court with e-filing and video hearings

In their own words: Judicial Votes Count (Ohio State Bar Association) 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 David Brannon 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 David Brannon the incumbent?

Yes. David Brannon currently holds this office.

What does the Montgomery 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 David Brannon running against?

Cassandra A. Rice, for Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Probate Division (term commencing 2/9/2027).

Should I vote for David Brannon?

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