Appeals court judge Jill Lanzinger announces candidacy for Ohio Supreme Court

OHIO — Judge Jill Lanzinger of the Ninth District Court of Appeals announced she will run for a position on the Ohio Supreme Court.

The Republican judge has served on either an Ohio trial or appellate court for over a decade. She was elected to the Ninth District Court of Appeals in 2022 and serves as the presiding judge of the court currently.

Lanzinger’s experience as a victim of stalking, which was perpetrated by a defendant in her courtroom, has inspired her to run for the position on the state’s highest court.

“My campaign will emphasize the judiciary’s role in safeguarding our constitutional rights. In Ohio, victims have a constitutional right to have a voice in the justice system. Marsy’s Law was passed in 2017 as an Ohio Constitutional amendment,” Lanzinger explained. “Marsy’s Law is supposed to give ‘crime victims meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights equal to the rights of the accused.’ Too often, victims are left in the dark about hearings. They are not given the opportunity to speak. Their safety and dignity are not being prioritized. And yet, no one is held accountable for failing to uphold what the Ohio Constitution demands. In Ohio, victims of crime should not be an afterthought.”

Lanzinger has multiple canditates she will be jockeying with for votes, but she hopes the Republican Central Committee will support her candidacy.

“There are presently five announced candidates in this race,” Lanzinger noted. “It is my sincere hope the State Central Committee will make an endorsement so our resources can be reserved for defeating the incumbent Democrat.”