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Buying Time 2024 – Ohio

This page features Ohio Supreme Court television advertisements from the 2024 election cycle.

Last Updated: November 4, 2024
Published: May 2, 2024

On March 19, 2024, Ohio held Democratic and Republican primary elections for three seats on the Ohio Supreme Court, currently held by Justices Michael P. Donnelly, Melody Stewart, and Joseph Deters, whose terms expire on December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025. Justice Donnelly, advancing from the Democratic primary, will face Megan E. Shanahan in the general election on November 5, 2024. Justices Stewart and Deters, having won their respective primaries, will compete against each other in the general election. Additionally, Lisa Forbes defeated Terri Jamison in the Democratic primary and will challenge Dan Hawkins in the general election. 

Estimated Total TV Spending: $903,330

Candidates:    

  • Estimated spending by Donnelly, Michael, Stewart, Melody, & Forbes: $338,130

  • Estimated spending by Joseph Deters: $214,010

  • Estimated spending by Dan Hawkins: $111,040

  • Estimated spending by Megan Shanahan: $36,620

  • Estimated spending by Michael Donnelly: $18,480

Outside groups:    

  • Estimated spending by Ohioans for a Healthy Economy Action Fund: $107,770

  • Estimated spending by Ohio Republican State Leadership Committee – Judicial Fairness Initiative: $61,640

  • Estimated spending by FRECKA PAC: $15,400

  • Estimated spending by Ohioans for Justice & Integrity: $240

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October 29 – LAUREN

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “All we won could be lost if justices loyal to anti-choice extremists control the supreme court and overturn the will of the people.”

Sponsor: Michael Donnelly

Estimated Spending: $18,480


October 27 – DANGEROUS CRIMINALS 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Megan Shanahan protects our families.”

Sponsor: FECKA PAC

Estimated Spending: $770


October 24 – BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Melody Stewart, Michael Donnelly, and Lisa Forbes believe it should be illegal for judges to consider our safety when setting bail, putting murderers, rapists, and child molesters back on the street.”

Sponsor: Ohioans for a Healthy Economy Action Fund

Estimated Spending: $32,650


October 24 – TOUGH ON CRIME 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Meet Megan Shanahan, a tough on crime, former prosecutor who put hundreds of criminals in prison.”

Sponsor: Megan Shanahan

Estimated Spending: $36,620


October 24 – BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Melody Stewart, Michael Donnelly, and Lisa Forbes believe it should be illegal for judges to consider our safety when setting bail, putting criminals back on the street.”

Sponsor: Ohioans for a Healthy Economy Action Fund

Estimated Spending: $15,320


October 21 – UNTHINKABLE HAPPENS 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “When the unthinkable happens, Dan Hawkins delivers justice.”

Sponsor: Dan Hawkins

Estimated Spending: $73,670


October 21 – THE NAME OHIO TRUSTS 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Dan Hawkins: dedicated prosecutor and judge delivering justice for victims, keeping communities strong.” 

Sponsor: Dan Hawkins

Estimated Spending: $37,370


October 20 – DELIVERS JUSTICE 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Conservative leadership for Ohio Supreme Court: Dan Hawkins.” 

Sponsor: FRECKA PAC

Estimated Spending: $1,550


October 18 – JUSTICE JOE 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “As a crime-fighting prosecutor, Joe Deters sent criminals to jail. As Ohio Supreme Court justice, Joe Deters upholds the rule of law.”

Sponsor: FRECKA PAC

Estimated Spending: $1,790


October 15 – LAW AND ORDER

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Deters, Shanahan, and Hawkins: Ohio’s crime-fighting champions for law and order.”

Sponsor: FRECKA PAC

Estimated Spending: $11,290


October 15 – HEADLINES

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Protect your rights, protect your freedoms, protect your choices.”

Sponsor: Donnelly, Michael, Stewart, Melody, & Forbes

Estimated Spending: $173,680


October 15 – EXTREMIST

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Extremist judges put Ohio at risk, threatening our freedom and access to abortion.”

Sponsor: Donnelly, Michael, Stewart, Melody, & Forbes

Estimated Spending: $164,450


October 14 – WRONG NOTES 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Meet Joe Deters: Ohio’s toughest prosecutor, holding violent offenders accountable.”

Sponsor: Joseph Deters

Estimated Spending: $65,640


October 12 – IMAGINE A WORLD

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Liberal judges running for Ohio Supreme Court said public safety is not. a consideration.”

Sponsor: Ohio Republican State Leadership Committee – Judicial Fairness Initiative

Estimated Spending: $31,260


October 9 – WE AREN’T SAFE 15

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “With Melody Stewart, Michael Donnelly, and Lisa Forbes, we aren’t safe .”

Sponsor: Ohioans for a Healthy Economy Action Fund

Estimated Spending: $21,430


October 9 – STRONG JUDGES

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Wide open borders, petty theft, violent crime; don’t you wish someone would just enforce the law? That’s why we need Conservative Republicans Dieters, Hawkins, and Shanahan on the Ohio Supreme Court.”

Sponsor: Ohio Republican State Leadership Committee – Judicial Fairness Initiative

Estimated Spending: $30,380


October 9 - WE AREN’T SAFE

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Melody Stewart, Michael Donnelly, and Lisa Forbes: with these three radicals, criminals are let loose and we aren’t safe.”

Sponsor: Ohioans for a Healthy Economy Action Fund

Estimated Spending: $38,370


October 8 – WRONG NOTES

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Melody Stewart voted with her liberal friends saying judges cannot consider public safety when setting bail, making Ohio a dangerous place.”

Sponsor: Joseph Deters

Estimated Spending: $148,370


January 11 - RIGHT TO CHOOSE 

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Republicans aren’t tough on crime, they’re tough on victims.” 

Sponsor: Ohioans for Justice & Integrity 

Estimated Spending: $240