Diana Stevenson

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, Probate Division (term commencing 2/9/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Diana Stevenson

Judge, Barberton Municipal Court. Stevenson has been a Barberton Municipal Court judge since 2023, after serving as that court's clerk from 2012 to 2023. She was a Summit County Probate Court magistrate from 2000 to 2012 and earlier an assistant Summit County prosecutor and judicial attorney; she holds a law degree from the University of Akron.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Helping people through difficult probate matters such as grief, child protection and elder care
• Getting treatment for people with mental illness or addiction when appropriate and protecting vulnerable people
• An efficient, transparent, customer-focused court office
• Fairness and respect for every person who comes before the court

In their own words: Judicial Votes Count (University of Akron Bliss Institute) 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 Diana Stevenson 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: 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

What does the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Probate 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 Diana Stevenson running against?

Steve Elliott, for Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Probate Division (term commencing 2/9/2027).

Should I vote for Diana Stevenson?

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