Steve Elliott

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 Steve Elliott

Chief Magistrate, Summit County Probate Court. Elliott has been chief magistrate of the Summit County Probate Court since January 2023 and has worked at the court since 2018. He practiced law in Summit County from 2003 to 2018 and earlier worked as an Ohio Adult Parole Authority officer and a CIA officer; he holds a law degree from the University of Akron.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Treating families in difficult times with dignity and prompt help
• Continuing a service-focused approach at the probate court
• Legally correct decisions that treat people equally and consistently

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 Steve Elliott 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 Steve Elliott running against?

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

Should I vote for Steve Elliott?

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