Job Esau Perry

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 Job Esau Perry

Magistrate, Summit County Probate Court. Akron resident and trial attorney in criminal and civil cases since 2005, serving as a Summit County Probate Court magistrate since 2024 hearing mental illness cases. Served on the Akron Public Schools Board from 2022 to 2024 and sits on the boards of the Community Health Center, Oriana House and the Scouting America Great Trails Council. Graduate of Valdosta State University and the University of Akron School of Law.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Public safety, mental health and substance abuse treatment
• Following the law with justice as the goal in every case
• A bench that better reflects the county's diversity
• Judges who listen and adapt

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 Job Esau Perry 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

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 Job Esau Perry running against?

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

Should I vote for Job Esau Perry?

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