Joy Malek Oldfield

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 5/1/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Joy Malek Oldfield

Judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Summit County Common Pleas judge since 2016 and presiding judge of the Turning Point felony drug court since 2017; served as the court's administrative judge in 2022–2023. Previously an Akron Municipal Court judge (2012–2016) and a civil litigation attorney; holds a law degree from the University of Akron, where she is an adjunct professor.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Continuing the Turning Point addiction-recovery docket
• Expanding access to legal help through the Pro Bono Collaborative
• Judicial education and teaching

In their own words: Judicial Votes Count (University of Akron Bliss Institute) 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 Joy Malek Oldfield 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 Bliss Institute) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is Joy Malek Oldfield the incumbent?

Yes. Joy Malek Oldfield currently holds this office.

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

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

Should I vote for Joy Malek Oldfield?

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