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Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Justice of the Supreme Court (Term Commencing 01/01/2027) — Ohio 2026

Q: Who is running for Justice of the Supreme Court (Term Commencing 01/01/2027) in Ohio in 2026?

Daniel R. Hawkins (R), Marilyn Zayas (D)

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Ohio Secretary of State list, as of October 29, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

BDaniel R. HawkinsRepublican

Ohio Supreme Court justice (elected 2024) and former Franklin County Common Pleas judge; Republican.

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

Incumbent justice recommended by Ohio Right to Life PAC; iVoterGuide rates him Originalist. No other value-specific judicial record found.

Life: Recommended by Ohio Right to Life PAC for 2026 (also endorsed by it in 2024).
Family: No specific position found. iVoterGuide rates him Originalist.
Religious liberty: No specific position found.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found.
Fiscal: No specific position found.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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DMarilyn ZayasDemocratic

Judge of the First District Court of Appeals; Democratic nominee for Ohio Supreme Court.

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentDLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Democrat endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio; other values reflect party defaults (iVoterGuide: Proven Activist).

Life: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio for 2026.
Family: No specific position found. Party default.
Religious liberty: No specific position found.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found. Party default.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found. Party default.
Fiscal: No specific position found. Party default.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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