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Ross T. Smith

Ross T. Smith

Nonpartisan · Ohio · 2026

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Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge, General Division (term beginning February 9, 2027)Ohio · 2026Mahoning County sample ballot
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  • Says his experience on both the prosecution and defense sides gives him a balanced view that supports fairness and impartiality on the bench
  • Pledges to keep the courts fair and efficient

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ross T. Smith has practiced law in Mahoning County for more than 20 years as both a prosecuting attorney and a defense attorney, per his campaign site. He was sworn in as a magistrate under Judge R. Scott Krichbaum in January 2026; Krichbaum's seat is open this year because Ohio's age limit bars him from seeking reelection, per The Vindicator.

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