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Sep 8

Ohio Supreme Court race 2024: Who is Judge Lisa Forbes?

" Trust in the judicial branch is sliding as voters see a more partisan system but 8th District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Forbes is...

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Sep 5

Meet the candidates running for Ohio Supreme Court

" The Ohio Capital Journal sent a questionnaire to all of the Ohio Supreme Court candidates, but only the Democratic candidates sent back...

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Sep 4

Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com: Endorsement Editorial (Lisa Forbes for Ohio Supreme Court in the unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2026)

"This year, there will again be three seats on the court up for grabs. If history repeats itself and our increasingly red state’s voters...

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Aug 27

Three Ohio Supreme Court races on the November ballot will have a huge impact in the coming years

"The outcomes will decide the balance of the court and have major impacts on a wide variety of issues that affect the lives of Ohioans,...

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Aug 13

State justice races garner greater attention given abortion cases

"While people of the state of Ohio have passed a pro-abortion rights constitutional amendment, that would be implemented through...

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Aug 1

Ohio Nurses Association Endorses Judge Lisa Forbes for the Ohio Supreme Court

"Our member-driven process ensures we endorse candidates who align with our values and goals. Candidates submitted detailed...

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Jul 14

For Ohio Democrats, the question is how a Trump win might impact down-ticket races

"Ohio’s highest court has an enormous role in Ohioans’ lives, not only in occasionally offsetting Ohio’s powerful executive branch, and...

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Jul 11

Daily Kos proudly endorses 6 candidates for state supreme court

"Democrats could reverse it with a sweep this year. We can do that by ensuring Donnelly and Stewart win reelection and by helping Forbes...

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Jun 25

Why are abortion rights activists paying attention to Ohio’s Supreme Court elections?

"The fate of Ohio's abortion restrictions hinges on November's state Supreme Court elections, which could decide the court's majority."...

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Jun 23

Abortion politics: Can Ohio Democrats seize momentum from 2023 win or will Trump trump all?

"The seven-member Ohio Supreme Court will have tremendous power to interpret what the new constitutional amendment protecting abortion...

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Jun 16

GOP extremists are targeting Ohio Supreme Court’s Democrats this election cycle. If they succeed, watch out

"The radical right has unfinished business in Ohio. It needs to eliminate any vestige of thoughtful deliberation from the Ohio Supreme...

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May 10

Three Ohio Supreme Court Candidates Speak at Ross County Democratic Party Spring Dinner

"Judge Lisa Forbes of the 8th District Court of Appeals in Cuyahoga County has spent 15 years on a county board of social services. She...

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Apr 16

State high court candidates debate role of justices

"The six candidates for three seats on the Ohio Supreme Court on Friday debated the loaded phrase of “legislating from the bench,” the...

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Apr 12

Ohio Supreme Court candidates talk law, politics as campaigns take shape

"The candidates running for the state Supreme Court shared a stage Friday, providing a glimpse of how they approach legal clashes,...

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Mar 25

Lisa Forbes defeats Terri Jamison for Democratic nomination for Ohio Supreme Court

"I plan to take my message to the voters that I am running to do my part to ensure that the Supreme Court serves as a firewall to protect...

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Mar 21

Ohio Supreme Court Democratic candidates look to rise above party labels in general election

"The three Democrats running for Ohio Supreme Court in November criticized the 2021 law that added party labels to the state high court...

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Mar 21

Democratic candidates for Ohio Supreme Court confident in their chances this fall

"Republican justices have a 4-3 majority on the Ohio Supreme Court and hope to increase their hold on the panel, with two seats occupied...

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Mar 19

Forbes wins Democratic primary as fight for control of the Ohio Supreme Court takes shape

"November’s battle for control of the Supreme Court is now set, with Democratic appellate Judge Lisa Forbes lined up against Republican...

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Mar 19

Democrats hope to flip Ohio’s supreme court this fall. Tuesday’s primary settled the contests

"Ohio is one of 33 states with supreme court races this year and among the few where voters have an opportunity to flip partisan control...

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Mar 14

Why the Ohio Democratic Party endorsed Lisa Forbes in Supreme Court primary

"Lisa Forbes possesses an incredible work ethic and is a relentless campaigner who will make all Democrats proud of her efforts come...

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Meet the Ohio Supreme Court Candidates
Thu, Aug 13
Online Event
Aug 13, 2020, 7:00 PM
Online Event
Aug 13, 2020, 7:00 PM
Online Event
Lisa Forbes, Candidate for Judge of the Eighth District Court of Appeals, will be moderating a discussion between Ohio Supreme Court Candidates Judge John P. O’Donnell and Judge Jennifer Brunner on August 12, (Wed.) at 7 p.m., Sponsored by Ohio Immigrant Alliance and Ohio Prisoners Justice League.
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Feb. 13 Fund and Glass Raiser
Thu, Feb 13
CLE Urban Winery
Feb 13, 2020, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
CLE Urban Winery, 2180 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, USA
Feb 13, 2020, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
CLE Urban Winery, 2180 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, USA
Hosted by Amy Kerr Thome and Kate Hickner, this event will feature a special appearance by the Nightingales (a women's a capella group).
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Forbes for Judge Fundraiser
Wed, Feb 12
Bar Louie
Feb 12, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Bar Louie, 1352 W 6th St #152, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
Feb 12, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Bar Louie, 1352 W 6th St #152, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
Please join us to support Lisa Forbes for 8th District Court of Appeals
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