How do judges of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is partisan election.

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas / Joined / Active

Ralph E. Winkler

Administrative Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

Ralph E. Winkler is an Administrative Judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. Sources ↓

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
–	Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas	–	–

How do judges of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is partisan election.
Which court is Ralph E. Winkler on?: Ralph E. Winkler is an Administrative Judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas.

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