John Galonski

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 2/9/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About John Galonski

Chief Assistant Prosecutor, Summit County. Chief assistant prosecutor in the Summit County Prosecutor's Office Civil Division since 2013, representing the county and townships and advising the Board of Elections; previously worked in the office's child support enforcement division and for Ashland County Human Services. Akron resident with degrees from the University of Akron.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Treat everyone in the courtroom with dignity, impartiality and equal justice
• Build respect for the law and the courts
• Expand public access to courts, including streaming proceedings online

In their own words: Judicial Votes Count (University of Akron) 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 John Galonski 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) 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 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 John Galonski running against?

Christine L. Croce, for Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 2/9/2027).

Should I vote for John Galonski?

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