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Justice Jennifer Brunner – Chief Justice of Ohio Supreme Court

Official website: Justice Brunner

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  • Individuals may contribute a maximum of $4100; organizations/PACs up to $7500.
  • Corporations (excluding limited liability companies, known as LLCs) may not contribute to Justice Brunner’s campaign for the Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice, this includes non-profit corporations.

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‘Steady and principled leadership of the
state’s highest court is essential’

9.14.2021 – In case you missed it, you can view video of today’s announcement of my campaign platform for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court in 2022 here.

My campaign is based on a vision for a justice system in Ohio that operates with accountability, openness and fairness to all and that promotes access to justice for all Ohioans.

Already, as a justice on the state’s highest court, I have been privileged to

  • support bail reform for greater equality for Ohioans, 
  • through technology initiatives promote greater access to justice to keep people safe and make remote participation easier, 

  • join initiatives to identify systemic racism in the criminal justice system through the creation of data on sentencing across Ohio, 

  • make it easier for transgendered individuals who need safe access to accurate records such as their birth certificates in helping to support a quality of life many of us take for granted.

I also have pledged that my campaign will not take contributions from any publicly regulated utility in the state.  Direct appeals from the Ohio Public Utilities Commission are to the Ohio Supreme Court.  With the current federal criminal investigation underway involving the state’s largest utility, public confidence is paramount in the state’s highest court, and refusing these contributions is the right thing to do.

As the only candidate in the race with experience managing an Ohio statewide office and supervising local government activities in every county of this state, my policy agenda to lead Ohio’s judiciary as Ohio’s next Chief Justice is organized around this philosophy:  “Courts belong to the people.”

We’ll keep you up to date as the campaign progresses.  Until then, thank you for your interest and support.

Jennifer Brunner

Justice, Ohio Supreme Court
Candidate for Chief Justice

P.S. You can sign up for email updates here or to volunteer here.

My vision for leading Ohio’s courts embraces the principles of helping Ohioans have access to their courts while working with judges throughout Ohio as responsive public servants promoting fairness, equality and respect for all persons.  Our plans are extensive; you can read more about my platform here.

6.08.2021 – Today I announce that I’m running for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court in 2022.

Last year so many of you did an amazing job during a once-in-a-century pandemic to let Ohio voters know about our campaign for the Ohio Supreme Court.  Thanks to your efforts, we won big–with 2.69 million votes.  I’m grateful every day for what you did.

Already, I know our work has made a difference.  While the responsibilities are great, I see so many opportunities to use the law to help people overcome injustices with thoughtful courts at every level dedicated to using and strengthening the rule of law.

The Ohio Supreme Court has accomplished much, and there is a clear path ahead we can build on to grow new programs in tandem with efforts already underway, such as the Task Force on Conviction Integrity and Postconviction Review.  This task force is just one avenue to identify and assure equality in the courts for all of those whose lives are touched by its work.

Administrative and policy leadership–the responsibility of the Chief Justice–is not about an ideology of who should win and who should lose.  It is about leading the court and bringing people together, and demonstrating to the public that courts can be as effective as people believe they should be.

I know that courts can do good things for people—protect their health, safety and welfare—with fairness, equality and respect.  And I am committed to doing this every day now and as Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.  I am further committed to using the power of the court to help lift the vision of all judges of the state to focus on why we serve and the power we have to do good for all Ohioans.

I hope you will join me by signing up to be a campaign volunteer as I work to be elected Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court in 2022.

Thank you.

ARTICLES

  • 3 Ohio justice candidates accused of breaking ethics, told PAC abortion isn’t Constitutional right | 10.11.2022 | News5Cleveland.com
  • Election 2022: What you need to know about Ohio Supreme Court races | The Columbus Dispatch | 9.26.2022
  • Jennifer Brunner for chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court: endorsement editorial | Cleveland.com | 9.25.2022
  • ACLU of Ohio creates a candidate profile for Ohio Supreme Court races | ACLU of Ohio | 9.20.2022
  • Who is running for Ohio Supreme Court? Ohio Voters to decide balance of court this year | The Columbus Dispatch | 4.25.2022
  • Experts: DeWine’s son, Medicaid director both have clear conflicts | ohiocapitaljournal.com | 2.14.2022
  • Opinion – Thomas Suddes: Redistricting rulings move Ohio Supreme Court races front and center | The Columbus Dispatch | 2.13.2022
  • Chief Justice candidate Jennifer Brunner unveils vision for Ohio courts | News Release | 9.13.2021
  • Democrat Jennifer Brunner running for chief justice of Ohio Supreme Court | The Dispatch | 6.08.2021

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Erie County Democratic Party
      • Erie County Democratic Party Officers – 2022-2026
        • Amy F. Grubbe, Chairwoman
        • Open – Vice-Chairman
        • Linda Miller-Moore, Secretary
        • MaryAnn Groot, Treasurer
      • Central Committee Members – 2022-2026
      • Executive Committee Members – 2022-2026
        • Responsibilities of Central and Executive Committee Members
      • ECDP Constitution and Bylaws
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
      • Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC)
    • The Sandusky Democratic Club
    • The Vermilion Democratic Club
    • Firelands Young Democrats – Join Us!
      • Ohio Young Democrats
    • Erie County Democratic Party Friends
    • Democratic National Committee (DNC)
    • Ohio Democratic Party (ODP)
    • History * Fun Facts * Trivia
      • History: The Democratic Party
      • Ohio History & Trivia
      • How bills become laws in Ohio
      • Kids Fun Facts, Guides & Links to the U.S. Government
    • OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CHANGE!
  • ELECTED OFFICIALS
    • U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur – Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
    • State Senate – Democratic Minority Leadership – 136th General Assembly
    • State House – Democratic Minority Leadership – 136th General Assembly
    • Erie County Democratic Officeholders
      • Erie County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin J. Baxter
      • Erie County Sheriff Paul A. Sigsworth
    • Teresa Fedor – Ohio State Board of Education-2nd District
    • Ohio Supreme Court Justices
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner
    • Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals Judges
      • Judge Thomas J. Osowik
      • Judge Myron C. Duhart
    • Erie County Common Pleas Court
      • Judge Tygh M. Tone – General Division
      • Judge Beverly K. McGookey – General Division/Probate
    • Municipal Court Judges
      • Judge Erich J. O’Brien
      • Judge W. Zack Dolyk
    • ODP State Committee Members
      • Margaret M. Murray – ODP State Central Committee Woman-2nd Senate District
      • Tom Galloway – ODP State Central Committee Man-2nd Senate District
    • Need to contact the U.S. House or U.S. Senate Legislators?
  • CANDIDATES
    • Candidates Tools
      • Events Calendar (Candidates Only)
      • Canvassing Calendar (Candidates Only)
      • Message Center (Candidates Only)
    • Interested in becoming a candidate?
      • What is involved? What are the requirements to be a candidate?
      • Main Street Initiative & LEAD Ohio Trainings: Run For Office 2024
    • Robert Ritzler – candidate for Sandusky Municipal Court
    • Ohio Governor – 2026
      • Amy Acton – candidate for Ohio Governor
    • Secretary of State – 2026
      • Bryan Hambley – for Ohio Secretary of State
    • IMPORTANT: Ohio Redistricting = Erie County new lines and districts…again
  • NEWS
  • ISSUES
    • Erie County Real Estate Tax Increase
    • Citizens Not Politicians Petition: Stop Gerrymandering
    • YES! The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety
    • YES on Issue 2: An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis
    • Stay up to date on Redistricting Ohio
    • Ohio Minimum Wage
    • SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act
    • Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 = Historic Legislation
      • The American Jobs Plan
      • The American Families Plan
    • The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
    • Know the petition process!
      • How are Issues put on the ballot?
      • Know your ballot issues!
      • Ohio Ballot Board Members
    • Affordable Care Act
    • Ohio Legislature: Workers’ and Unions’ Issues
    • U.S. Supreme Court
      • Test your knowledge!
      • History of SCOTUS
      • SCOTUS 2022-2023 cases to be heard
  • ACTION ITEMS
  • EVENTS
    • Are you ready to vote in 2025?
    • May Day! National Day of Action! Thursday, 5.01.2025
    • The protest heard ’round the world! Saturday, 4.19.2025
    • ECDP Executive Committee
    • ECDP HQ
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
    • The Sandusky Democratic Club
    • The Vermilion Democratic Club! Join Us!
    • DNC election of officers scheduled including candidates forums
    • LEAD Ohio - Candidates and Campaign Staff Trainings
    • Voter Registration Drives
    • Erie County Parades, Festivals and Fair
  • CONTACT US
  • LINKS
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