James W. Brown (Ohio)
James W. Brown is a judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division in Ohio. His current term ends on January 1, 2031.
Brown (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division in Ohio. Brown won in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
Brown received his undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University in 1979 and his J.D. degree from the Ohio State University College of Law in 1982. Brown worked as an attorney in private practice from 1982 to 2014, specializing in domestic relations law. He was nominated to serve on the board of trustees for the Ohio Judicial College in 2018.[1][1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Franklin County, Ohio (2024)
General election
General election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Incumbent James W. Brown won election in the general election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James W. Brown (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 323,204 | |
| Total votes: 323,204 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Incumbent James W. Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James W. Brown | 100.0 | 61,449 | |
| Total votes: 61,449 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Brown in this election.
2018
General election
General election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Incumbent James W. Brown defeated Jessica Barwell in the general election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James W. Brown (D) | 60.3 | 224,691 | |
| Jessica Barwell (R) | 39.7 | 147,875 | ||
| Total votes: 372,566 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Incumbent James W. Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James W. Brown | 100.0 | 67,395 | |
| Total votes: 67,395 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Jessica Barwell advanced from the Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jessica Barwell | 100.0 | 36,197 | |
| Total votes: 36,197 | ||||
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Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[2]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[2]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[2]
- a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
- at least six years practiced in law; and
- under the age of 70.
Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.
2014
- See also: Ohio judicial elections, 2014
Brown ran for election to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations/Juvenile Division.
General: He defeated Eddie Pfau and incumbent Judge Rita McNeil Danish in the general election on November 4, 2014, receiving 50 percent of the vote.
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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James W. Brown did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Response from April 9, 2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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James W. Brown participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and James W. Brown's responses follow below.[4]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Continued patience |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Domestic ViolenceCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[6]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. James W. Brown answered the following:
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
| “ | Judicial Temperment[6] | ” |
| “ | Impartiality Availability Understanding[6] | ” |
| “ | Absolutely in a family couurt setting[6] | ” |
Response from April 6, 2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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James W. Brown participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and James W. Brown's responses follow below.[7]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Fairness |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Developing a better system for victims of Domestic ViolenceCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[6]
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Judge Brown’s longevity practicing in the domestic and juvenile relations sector provides a breadth of knowledge and experience that serves him well. Specifically, Judge Brown is able to understand the needs of the parties as well as the attorneys who practice before him. In addition to serving on his numerous judicial appointments, the Judge is diligently working with numerous stakeholders in the Franklin County Court system to develop a centralized Domestic Violence Center to aid and facilitate services for Domestic Violence survivors. The Judge believes this project is of the utmost importance to those seeking safety in Franklin County, Ohio. Is there anything you would like to add? Judge Brown is “Highly Recommended” by the Columbus Bar Association’s Judicial Candidate Preference Poll. In his time on the bench, Judge Brown’s judicial skills have been evaluated in the Columbus Bar Association’s judicial performance polls participated in by practitioners who have appeared before him. In 2018, Judge Brown’s judicial performance was rated as the second highest in the Domestic Relations Court, tying for the second highest rating of the twenty-two Franklin County Common Pleas’ Judges. In 2016, Judge Brown tied for first as highest rated Domestic Relations Judge, which was also the highest rating amongst all twenty-two Franklin County Common Pleas’ Judges in 2016. Judge James Brown recognizes how extremely fortunate he is to serve on the bench and sincerely asks for your support to allow him to continue as your judge on the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile branch.[6] |
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| —James W. Brown[1] | ||
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Elect James W. Brown For Domestic Relations Judge, "About James W. Brown," archived October 26, 2014 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "bio" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, "2014 General Certified Candidates List," archived October 26, 2014
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "James W. Brown's responses," April 9, 2018 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "BPsurvey" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
