In November 2022, three seats on the Ohio Supreme Court are up for partisan election. Incumbent Justice Pat DeWine (R) is competing with Ohio First District Court of Appeals Judge Marilyn Zayas (D). Incumbent Justice Pat Fischer (R) is competing with Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge Terri Jamison (D). Finally, incumbent justices Jennifer Brunner (D) and Sharon Kennedy (R) are competing to become Chief Justice.
Kantar Media/CMAG: Estimated Total TV Spending: $2,141,250*
- Estimated spending by Ohioans for Justice & Integrity: $173,700
- Estimated spending by Republican State Leadership Committee Judicial Fairness Initiative: $257,980
- Estimated spending by Ohioans for a Healthy Economy Inc.: $275,230
- Estimated spending by Sharon Kennedy: $401,700
- Estimated spending by Forward Justice: $248,780
- Estimated spending by Pat DeWine: $410,590
- Estimated spending by Pat Fischer: $207,310
- Estimated spending by Jennifer Brunner: $124,510
- Estimated spending by Terri Jamison: $41,450
*Spending figures last updated November 7, 2022.
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November 3 – OH Forward Justice Family Trust 15
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Justice Pat DeWine profits from a family trust run by his dad, Governor Mike DeWine. Then Pat DeWine uses his office to support his dad. Experts call it corruption.”
Sponsor: Forward Justice
Estimated Spending: $16,760
November 3 – OH Forward Justice One DeWine Enough 15
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Would you trust a judge ruling on cases about his dad? In Ohio, Pat DeWine judges cases about his dad, Governor Mike DeWine.”
Sponsor: Forward Justice
Estimated Spending: $17,380
November 1 – OH Jamison Accessible to Everyone
In this ad, Judge Terri Jamison says, “the Supreme Court should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy or powerful. It can provide checks and balances to those who overreach or abuse power.”
Sponsor: Terri Jamison
Estimated Spending: $38,260
October 31 – OH Brunner Judge Burt Griffin
This ad features three retired judges. Retired Judge Ronald B. Adrine says, “the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court is extremely important, so do your research, and then vote for Jennifer Brunner.”
Sponsor: Jennifer Brunner
Estimated Spending: $61,800
October 31 – OH Brunner Requires a Leader
In this ad, Jennifer Brunner says, “as a justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, all my decisions have been bipartisan. My judicial philosophy is simple: do a good job as a good public servant should.”
Sponsor: Jennifer Brunner
Estimated Spending: $62,710
October 31 – OH Fischer Proven Protector
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Fischer’s strong support of the constitution and rule of law has kept murderers and rapists behind bars. It’s why Fischer supports state issue 1 and giving judges discretion to protect your family from dangerous criminals, and why he’s endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio.”
Sponsor: Pat Fischer
Estimated Spending: $207,310
October 30 – OH Jamison Brian 15
In this ad, a man says, “As a firefighter, I understood the value of hard work. That’s why I support Terri Jamison for the supreme court.”
Sponsor: Terri Jamison
Estimated Spending: $1,550
October 30 – OH Jamison Lauren 15
In this ad, a woman says, “Doctors must make tough decisions every day. We treat people with dignity and respect no matter their circumstances. The same should apply to our supreme court justices.”
Sponsor: Terri Jamison
Estimated Spending: $1,640
October 27 – OH RSLCJFI Bail
In this ad, a voiceover says, “We live in the midst of a crime epidemic. Yet the three Democrat judges running for the highest court in Ohio all refuse to support putting the safety of our communities first in the decisions that grant bail to violent criminals.”
Sponsor: Republican State Leadership Committee Judicial Fairness Initiative
Estimated Spending: $85,770
October 26 – OH Kennedy Street Level Service 15
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Now in judges’ robes, Kennedy applies the law compassionately, continuing to support our families.”
Sponsor: Sharon Kennedy
Estimated Spending: $118,150
October 25 – OH Dewine Accused Rapist
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Zayas believes public safety doesn’t matter when setting bail amounts. That’s dangerous. Justice Pat DeWine believes your safety comes first.”
Sponsor: Pat DeWine
Estimated Spending: $410,590
October 21 – OH OHHE Danger Among Us 15
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Stop Jennifer Brunner, and activist judges Terri Jamison and Marilyn Zayas, before our safety is taken.”
Sponsor: Ohioans for a Heathy Economy Inc.
Estimated Spending: $101,350
October 18 – OH Forward Justice After Roe
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Pat DeWine said women have no constitutional right to privacy. Pat Fischer even compared abortion to slavery and segregation. They stand with the politicians who banned abortion, even for victims of rape.”
Sponsor: Forward Justice
Estimated Spending: $214,640
October 18 – OH Kennedy Street Level Service
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Sharon Kennedy knows service begins at street level. Wearing a badge, Kennedy worked long hours, risking her life protecting Ohio’s streets.”
Sponsor: Sharon Kennedy
Estimated Spending: $283,550
October 6 – OH OHHE Danger Among Us
In this ad, a voiceover says, “There’s danger among us. Jennifer Brunner made it easier for accused murderers, rapists, child molesters to return to our streets… Now Brunner and activist judges Terri Jamison and Marilyn Zayas want to take over our state supreme court.”
Sponsor: Ohioans for a Heathy Economy Inc.
Estimated Spending: $173,880
October 6 – OH RSLCJFI Outrageous
In this ad, a voiceover details past rulings issued by judicial candidates and says, “Keep soft on crime judges like Brunner, Zayas, and Jamison off the bench.”
Sponsor: Republican State Leadership Committee Judicial Fairness Initiative
Estimated Spending: $172,210
October 6 – OH OHJI Right to Choose
This ad says, “The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a woman’s right to choose. Extreme Ohio lawmakers have already gone a step farther by banning abortion almost entirely… and when the Ohio Supreme Court had a chance to intervene, they declined.”
Sponsor: Ohioans for Justice & Integrity
Estimated Spending: $173,700
