Kelly L. McLaughlin

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.

1 candidate ran for Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 1/3/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Kelly L. McLaughlin

Judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas. A Summit County Common Pleas judge who has also served as presiding judge. She was previously a magistrate and then chief magistrate of the Summit County Domestic Relations Court (2010–2018) and spent more than 20 years in private practice. She holds a J.D. from Ohio State University. She won the May 2026 Democratic primary, and her Republican opponent later withdrew.

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Is Kelly L. McLaughlin the incumbent?

Yes. Kelly L. McLaughlin currently holds this office.

What does the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 1/3/2027) 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.

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