Jonathan Hein
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Jonathan P. Hein is a former judge on the Darke County Court of Common Pleas, serving Darke County, Ohio. He first joined the court in January 1999. Hein won re-election in the general election on November 8, 2016. His current term expires on December 31, 2022.[1][2]
Biography
Hein received his B.A. in economics and public administration from Miami University in 1978 and his J.D. from the University of Toledo in 1981. Before joining the court in 1999, Hein worked as a prosecuting attorney for Darke County from January 1993 until his election to the court in 1998. He has been a member of the Ohio Judicial Conference.[3]
Elections
2016
Ohio held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on March 15, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 16, 2015.
General election
Incumbent Jonathan Hein ran unopposed in the general election.
| Darke County Court of Common Pleas, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jonathan Hein Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 18,078 |
| Total Votes | 18,078 | |
| Source: Darke County, Ohio, "Unofficial Election Results," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Primary election
Incumbent Jonathan Hein ran unopposed in the Darke County Court of Common Pleas General Division Republican primary election.
| Darke County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jonathan Hein Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 9,335 |
| Total Votes | 9,335 | |
| Source: Darke County, Ohio, "Election Summary Report," March 15, 2016 | ||
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.[4]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[4]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[4]
- 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.
2010
Hein was re-elected after running unopposed.[5]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Darke County Board of Elections, "Candidates List," accessed January 19, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Judiciary, 2010 Unofficial General Election Results
- ↑ LinkedIn.com, Profile: Jon Hein
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Darke County Board of Elections, Candidates List for 11/2/10 General Election
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
