Alison McCarty

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 Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 1/5/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Alison McCarty

Administrative Judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Summit County Common Pleas judge since her 2008 election, re-elected in 2014 and 2020, and administrative judge for the past three years; seeking a fourth and final term. Previously served on the Akron Municipal Court from 1999, where she presided over drug court and started a DUI court, and spent about ten years as an assistant county prosecutor handling child abuse and sexual assault cases. Holds a J.D. from Wake Forest University.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Public safety, with a focus on domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and DUI cases
• Specialty courts such as Drug, DUI and Re-Entry Court
• Completing a final term as senior judge

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 Alison McCarty 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 Alison McCarty the incumbent?

Yes. Alison McCarty currently holds this office.

What does the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 1/5/2027) 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 Alison McCarty running against?

Job Esau Perry, for Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 1/5/2027).

Should I vote for Alison McCarty?

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