Anita Laster Mays
Democratic Incumbent
Biography
Anita Laster Mays is a sitting judge of the Eighth District Court of Appeals, per the court's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026.
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga Court of Appeals Seat A
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga Court of Appeals Seat A
2 candidates are tracked for Cuyahoga Court of Appeals Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anita Laster Mays and Anthony Alto. Candidate information follows official Cuyahoga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Judicial candidates appear without party labels on Ohio ballots; parties shown are from the May primary nominations, per the county board of elections certified list. Term commencing February 12, 2027.
What this office does
Appellate or supreme court justice. Appellate judges review decisions of trial courts for legal error rather than retrying facts. A state supreme court is the final word on state law and the state constitution. Candidates may describe their experience and judicial philosophy but may not promise outcomes in particular cases.
This race. The sitting officeholder, Anita Laster Mays, is on the ballot.